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Aug 21, 2022
Well-meant, but misleading
I bought this book because I admire Alan Hirsch, the author of the foreword and have a number of his books.
This book contains some good material, but a lot of it repeats Hirsch's other books. Indeed, a lot of the material is repeated again and again, both in Hirsch's books and others on the same theme. I also found that I profoundly disagree with the authors of this book, esp. when they identify the gifts of Ephesians 4 with secular abilities, making them virtually synonymous. To give one example and one only.
The biblical image of an evangelist is a herald, someone who proclaims a victory or the birth of a monarch. (This is true, both in the Hebrew context and in the context of the classical world of Greek civilisation and the Roman Empire.) Thus, the Bible takes the secular concept of "Good News" and applies it both to Jesus' birth and to the announcement of His victory over Satan, Sin and Death. Although the evangelist appeals for people to come to believe in this message, the primary role is proclamation. To take the modern ideas of salespeople or recruiters and use them to explain the biblical concept is to work backwards. The fact that (some) present-day evangelists behave like sales people or hucksters tells us nothing about what the Bible intends to say.
Also, the argument that these gifts are somehow in our DNA from birth goes against the idea that they are gifts given to the Church by the risen Christ and also flies in the face of the rest of the New Testament teaching on the Spirit's work and the gifts of the Spirit.
May 07, 2024
Great Little Screwdriver.
As with all Victorinox products, this is very well made and very well designed. It fits into the corkscrew, so it does not occupy any extra space. It is quite light, so it doesn't add any noticeable weight or bulk to my Swiss Army Knife.
As I wear glasses I appreciate having a very small screwdriver at hand. My other small screwdrivers are either too big to carry easily or so small that they could easily be lost. Although this one is very small, its location in the corkscrew ensures it is secure until used.
Sep 14, 2022
A very good portrait of first century Rome - quite unlike most "Roman" novels.
This is a very good historical novel, even though the author actually denies that it is a novel! It is an imaginative account of Phoebe, the deacon who delivered Paul's letter to the Roman churches to Rome, itself. The story is very well-written and the historical detail feels real and well-researched. The narrative reveals life in Rome as seen from the underside. Unlike many recent novels, the viewpoint is that of the less wealthy, the poor and slaves. I was surprised that the book is almost entirely about Phoebe and her growing relationship with the Roman believers - the letter, itself, only features occasionally as a stimulus to the plot.
There are extensive background notes at the back, which relate to historical questions. However, you do not need to read them to enjoy the book. I do wish, though, that a short introduction had been placed at the beginning of the book, rather than at the end of the novel.