by Rob Bell
Rob Bell writes with a silver pen, both a blessing and a curse. He has a smooth, compelling writing style, which is easy to follow but often blurs the line between truth and opinion.
Things that concerned me: Bell dangerously flirts with the notion that all humanity will be saved, he grows more human-centered than Christ-centered (i.e. We become the Eucharist), and he stretches Biblical analogies far beyond their intended (or logical) limits.
Things that challenged me: Bell presents a startling picture of the Western church that is self-consumed and generally true. It was a good reality check. (This is Chapter 5: the only chapter, in my opinion, without significant theological holes.)
Overall, a smooth read (but not as seamless as his previous two). Above all, it should be read with an especially discerning eye. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. There are other books on a similar topic that have a more solid base.
GRADE:
_ _ C- _ _
But if you count the cover art, C+ (because it's just cool).
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