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Strangely Powerful

Revisado: 04-09-24

This book does an incredible job of laying the biblical framework of the mission of the church and the church’s central responsibilities amongst differing visions. Kindly corrects and incorporates popular views that have less biblical warrant. Great for anyone in ministry, philanthropy, seminary, etc. Strangely powerful message

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Endless fascinating

Revisado: 11-22-23

Entertaining, illuminating, and a wonderful narrative. Surprised it read so well. I was worried Bell wouldn’t be critical of Napoleon. He mixed it in perfectly without be preachy or overly sympathetic

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Terrible

Revisado: 11-10-23

Top 10 worst novel I’ve listened to or read. Typically the book is better than the movie that follows but I have my doubts on this one

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Great translation & narration

Revisado: 07-02-23

Book one had me covering my face in public I was laughing so hard. Brilliant and worth the effort. Narrator was flawless

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A 20th century Book of Job

Revisado: 02-20-23

Helpful for those suffering loss. Deeply moving. A sad but hope-filled song. I’d be surprised if this goes out of print 100 years from now

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Beautiful and Insightful

Revisado: 01-02-23

Great reading. Even better writing. Wolterstorff is part of the analytic philosophical tradition which as a whole can be cumbersome and difficult to dive into. In this book Wolterstorff gives you access to his thinking across his entire career in a way that is easy to understand. His story is tragic and beautiful. I absolutely loved this book and wish more great thinkers in the arts and sciences would copy him. Deep truths are so much easier to digest and remember and enjoy in a narrative format. This is an instant classic for sure

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Insightful & Delightful

Revisado: 12-01-22

Superb writing and recording. Encouraging work that both instructs and delights. Author doesn’t preach at you but comes along side and walks you through avenues of life and points out how everything we experience - the good and bad - takes on different colors and meanings when you come to know the author of life, Christ Jesus. For the discouraged, the bored, the empty, the busy bee, this book is for you. The vibrant writing embodies the message and it is life-giving

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Production Company Omitted Key Paragraphs

Revisado: 11-09-18

The author’s proposed solution and answer to the question “What Went Wrong?” is omitted from the narration. Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this. The two missing paragraphs are at the end of the book, on the very last page, and the production company left it out of the narration.

Although there are later editions to this book, the main text was not revised. The later editions do list an Afterword in light of 9/11, which is excellent. But the main text was not altered according to copyright section. That the production company left out perhaps the most important paragraph of the book is mind boggling. The solution the author proposes involves the lack of freedoms in such societies/states.

Anyway, this is not an easy read or listen. Thankfully it’s short. In fact, I found it so difficult - due to style, my lack of familiarity with Islam, and all the terms thrown around - I set it aside half way through. Two weeks later I finished it and I’m very glad I did. A brilliant and balanced analysis.

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