michael miller

Relevant

Revisado: 08-12-24

If one removes their bias and reads this book applied to modern society, it’s telling. The balance of modernity and morality is difficult to strike.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

The AI reader was surprisingly good

Revisado: 06-26-24

The virtual voice ai reader made a few small errors that a human wouldn’t have, but it was surprisingly good overall.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Less convincing than I expected

Revisado: 10-06-22

The author builds straw men and jumps in logic. I was actually sympathetic but this book pushed me in the opposite direction. I’ll keep reading about the dangers of purity culture, but this book didn’t help.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Intellectually and theologically stretching

Revisado: 09-28-22

Barr makes the reader think through history to understand how patriarchy has twisted the Bible to demean women. Even if the reader disagrees, it is a must read.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Helpful historical perspective

Revisado: 06-02-22

du Mez takes historical events in the modern American evangelical landscape and demonstrates how we got here. By “here” I mean a war loving, patriarchal, gay bashing, nationalist version of Christianity. Snarky at times, and clearly biased - this is still an important read. She makes very compelling arguments that should at the very least make us pause.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Required Reading

Revisado: 11-05-21

This book touches on cultural differences that we westerners need to be aware of. It is a lifetime study, but this is a good place to begin.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Expands the mind

Revisado: 03-29-20

I’m a Christian with a Master’s degree in theology, so I’m not the usual astrophysics reader. However, Tyson fills the reader’s mind with questions and wonder, not arrogant supposed answers that scientists and theologians both offer. Questions are the foundation of understanding. Loved it 😃

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Thought Provoking

Revisado: 02-28-20

Perception matters. Enns challenges our perception about how the Bible should be used. Often we use it to proof text and let it become a rule book. He shows the problems to this approach and offers what he considers a more ancient and intended one; wisdom. We are to grapple with inconsistencies, not harmonize them. We should think deeply on why the words appear on the page, not just what appears. Great read.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Logical

Revisado: 08-28-19

I don't agree with everything presented, but it was well thought out, and makes logical sense.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 3 personas

Matthew's best book yet.

Revisado: 08-09-19

Agree or disagree, Matthew supports his claims, yet doesn't bore the reader with stuffy academic language. He writes in a way that most can understand, yet the amount of homework he put in is evident.

His arguments against PSA are a highlight. Many who would read this book already have their minds made up about the other topics, but PSA is one that gets less fanfare.

As usual, Matthew spends time familiarizing his audience with Rene Girard's mimetic theory, and Matthew ties this theory in where appropriate.

I was hesitant to read this book, but I'm very glad I did.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona