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Summary: Penetrating the "incognito"
Review: The always-loved C.S. Lewis once wrote:
"We may ignore, but we can nowhere evade the presence of God. The world is crowded with Him. He walks everywhere incognito. And the incognito is not always easy to penetrate. The real labor is to remember to attend. In fact to come awake. Still more to remain awake".
This book will help you to understand those "signs" of the incognito that we struggle to interpret. Philip Yancey extends an invitation to penetrate some of the riddles or "rumors" of the supernatural world and their meaning for our life. He tosses a call to remain awake and access the presence of God on this earth."Rumors" is Yancey at his best style. His thinking is lucid and profound, and his analyses are thought provoking and rich in meanings. As usual, he is fond of a big range of authors and thinkers that helps him to explain insightful ideas and offer examples in accessible terms. He is honest, direct and practical. He has really something to say to understand the interaction between the physical and the spiritual (metaphysical) worlds as proposed by Christianity, especially to the people who, like him, are not afraid of doubts. The author offers three main discussions in this book: 1) The world we inhabit and what we're missing. What rumors of another world it might covey? He discusses the "sacramental" view of life (where natural and supernatural coexist in one world) on subjects as nature, every day life, and sex (a must read chapter).
2) The apparent contradictions: why doesn't this world look like God's world? Bright analyses of sin (as a backhand proof of God's existence) and of guilt (as a gift from God).
3) The interaction of both natural and supernatural worlds: the meaning for our lives, how to practice that existence of God in a modern world (money, death, moral failures, among others). If you're already familiar with Yancey's work, this book won't let you down -he keeps raising the bar. If you want to read him for the first time, this is a good place to start. In any case, know that you will soon find yourself captivated by one of today's most suggestive and thought stimulating Christian writers.
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Summary: Get this book and question yourself
Review: The best part about this book is the non-religious viewpoint on things we all think about. We all question ourselves, our faith and every part of our existence here. Peter Yancey speaks to you in volumes because all the while you are reading this you are coming to many conclusions about your own questions. Great book, fantastic author and would be the perfect gift for anyone on your list.
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Summary: Rumors of Another World: What on Earth Are We Missing?
Review: The spiritual world is not obvious, and God does not force anyone to believe in God. There are, however, clues, or "rumors," as author and editor Yancey calls them, to the spiritual all around us. We simply need to be attentive to them. Yancey (What's So Amazing About Grace?; Where Is God When It Hurts?) aims to help readers, especially those who are not religious but suspect that the spiritual exists, to tune into the rumors. Some are familiar, such as the complexity of living beings or the beauty of nature. Others are not so quickly associated with the spiritual, such as sexual pleasure. Yancey makes it clear, especially to those on the "borderlands" of faith, that these and many other rumors are all indications of the spiritual world. His skill as an award-winning author is evident throughout this engaging volume. Highly recommended, especially for collections of Christian inspirational reading
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Summary: A fresh look at Religion in today's world
Review: This book is a refreshing view on religion and our cultures in modern society. If your an Atheist, a Christian, or a Methodist, you will find some interesting information and a new point of view in this book. It is a no holds barred book for any type of person.
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Summary: Look OUT . . . Possible Thought Provoking Material !
Review: This book is not the "typical" book that I would read (I tend toward business books), but I found it very thought provoking. It also addresses an area that I think many people don't really have a good handle on . . . their relationship with religion and/or spirituality. As I said in the title, be careful. This book could get you thinking and who know what trouble that could cause !
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Summary: Wow
Review: This book is very thought provoking, and it is a must read. I literally could not put it down, I love Philip Yancey, and this is definitely my favorite book that he has written.
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Summary: WOW
Review: This is a GREAT book. I could not believe I got into it like I did I couldn't put it down I was so amazed by his insite about things. It really got me to thinking. I think Yancey is now going to be one of my favorite writers.
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Summary: Best book in a long time!!!
Review: This is a great read! Great book if you are struggling with belief or anything. It will make you think. Another great book by Yancey!!
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Summary: Thoughtful
Review: This is a thought provoking book and its written to those that aren't Christian or haven't taken action in the Christian faith. It explores the concept of God, the supernatural, & how it applies to our life and culture. It's not preachy, its written in such a way that it makes you think while still being easy to read. There are three parts to the book: What are we missing?, signs of disorder, two worlds.
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Summary: Stimulating Spiritual Insights as Usual from Philip Yancey!!
Review: This is just one more to add to your collection of inspired and satisfying books by this delightful (and thoughtful) Christian author. Truly a man of God and a man who isn't afraid to explore the depths of Christianity in a twisted world. If you need fresh encouragement and a dose of inspiration, search no further, this book has it all!!
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