Coffeehouse Theology

Rating:
Summary: A Weak Brew
Review: I must admit that I did not read this book all the way through, but selected a few sections, e.g., the reliability of the Scriptures. For that reason, I will give it 2 stars, but if the rest of the book was like what I read, I would lower that to 1 star. I have been an Evangelical Christian for over 20 years, yet I find much popular apologetics on Christianity to be disappointing and sometimes even dishonest. What I read in this book was definitely disappointing. It might confirm and affirm the beliefs of believers, but I do not see it being of much use at all for answering those who want real and in-depth answers to real and in-depth questions.

Rating:
Summary: An oustanding resource for "Thinking People of Faith".
Review: I really found this book to be thought provoking and insightful. I respect the author's bravery to ask and answer the questions we have all pondered, or been afraid to ask out of embarassment. I found the book hard to put down. When I finally did, I took a while to let it sink in and it encouraged me, and helped to strengthen my own faith. The chapter entitled:"Why does God allow so much pain & suffering?". Wow! Batter, step up to the plate! No triviality here. His words speak truth clearly, and give purpose to my mind's wanderings. I have been a Christian for 25 years, and I found this book has helped to peel back the scales over my eyes and my faith, and opened them to see and understand why I believe. Not just simply feel the truth, but know it to be true. Kuddos to you Jim! God bless you.

Rating:
Summary: finally, something understandable
Review: I'm so grateful to finally find a book on theology that isn't condescending or overly vocabulary-endowed. I can understand the answers and explanations and actually repeat what I've learned.

For me or for a friend, this is the perfect combination of intellectually satisfying information and understandable, logical, relatable answers. The glossary for untangling terms at the back is particularly helpful.

This is a classic for my library.