With sensitivity to the Christian tradition and a rich understanding of postmodern thought; Peter Rollins argues that the movement known as the "emerging church" offers a singular; unprecedented message of transformation that has the potential to revolutionize the theological and moral architecture of Western Christianity. "How (not) to Speak of God" sets out to explore the theory and praxis of this contemporary expression of faith. Rollins offers a clear exploration of this embryonic movement and provides key resources for those involved in communities that are conversant with; and seeking to minister effectively to; the needs of a postmodern world. "Here in pregnant bud is the rose; the emerging new configuration; of a Christianity that is neither Roman nor Protestant; neither Eastern nor monastic; but rather is the re-formation of all of them. Here; in pregnant bud; is third-millennium Christendom." --Phyllis Tickle "I am a raving fan of the book you are holding. I loved reading it. I have already begun widely recommending it. Reading it did good for my mind and for my soul. It helped me understand my own spiritual journey more clearly; and it gave me a sense of context for the work I'm involved in. In fact; I would say this is one of the two or three most rewarding books of theology I have read in ten years." --Brian McLaren; from the Foreword
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Book ratingBy Deseret RiderI was impressed with Kerry Ross and Lisa Boren's work on their book "The Gold of Carrie Shinob" wherein they wove a very plausible tale concerning the possible origin of the gold which was used by the Mormon's to plate the statue on top of their SLC temple. That book was pretty much a can't put it down work. I bought this book encouraged by the two 'reviews' posted at the time that I purchased it. I am still reading the book but am so bored by the exhaustive genealogy that he is reporting that I am sure that most of it is coming from the LDS church genealogy library and which has nothing at all to do with tracking the movements of the Ark. I hope he intends on making some sort of a connection soon as I am plumb bored and had no desire to know the 'begats' and relationship of every single person born in the British Isles between the 6th and 14th centuries-----"Holy Put You to Sleep Batman". With the reporting of all this non-connected information I am really going to be hard to convince that he has any solid information at all that the Ark was ever really in Scotland let alone that it ever came to this continent. Equally thin is his reported evidence that the gold that adorned the ark and the Holy of Holies in Solomon's temple came originally from this continent. That the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece was evidence that the ancient Greeks came to the west coast of this continent---and is where they got the gold to adorn the ark---Hmmmm??? Well at least it's a theory! I hope the reading of the rest of the book---assuming that I can stay awake long enough to finish it----proves to be more exciting and believable than the 'setup' I've read so far. This report will be finished when; and if; I ever finish it and have any more to say about it.Well----The Jury is in now. The best thing I can say about this book is that it is a tough--tough read. I'm of average intelligence and so far as I can see the Borens are just chasing their tails on this one----They say they are going to present evidence and then wander off into obscurity and end up not close to making a case for any thing related to the premise of the book. Save you money--I'm revising my rating ---and being generous---to give it one star.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another Lost History GemBy David J. WestBoren's books are brimming over with amazing knowledge and ideas. I don't know that I can always believe everything he writes but you will NOT be bored. These books are a gold mine!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A MUST READBy lostintranslationThis book is a must read for those interested in the Ark of the Covenant and indepth history of the middle east and the American Continent. Have to read it 2-3 times to absorb all details.
