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What We Talk About When We Talk About God

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How God is described today strikes many as mean, primitive, backward, illogical, tribal, and at odds with the frontiers of science. At the same time, many intuitively feel a sense of reverence and awe in the world. Can we find a new way to talk about God?

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell does here for God what he did for heaven and hell in Love Wins: he shows how traditional ideas have grown stale and dysfunctional and reveals a new path for how to return vitality and vibrancy to how we understand God. Bell reveals how we got stuck, why culture resists certain ways of talking about God, and how we can reconnect with the God who is with us, for us, and ahead of us, pulling us forward into a better future—and ready to help us live life to the fullest.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      March 18, 2013
      Bell's (Love Wins) signature sermonic style, studded with stratified paragraphs, moves the reader comfortably along. However, behind his easy-to-read approach is a deeper sensibility, a heavier theological hand, than in any of Bell's previous works. While in the past Bell has questioned traditional views on sex, sacrifice, and hell, now he tackles the big one: God. He writes of "waking up in new ways to the God who's been here the whole time," a divine being who is with, for and ahead of humanity so that a jaded generation of "spiritual but not religious" may see Jesus, and divinity, in all things. As always, his work is replete with unexpected stories, relevant pop culture references, and new takes on old scriptures; Bell is finally certain about his ontological uncertainty. Undoubtedly, conservative readers will find much to argue with, and Bell seems content with that, hoping that for many others, this book will be a welcome breath of fresh air in a spiritual haze. Agent: Chris Ferebee

    • Publisher's Weekly

      May 27, 2013
      The true nature of God is dissected, placed under the microscope, and thoroughly analyzed in this fascinating look at the current state of Christianity and its role in society. Rob Bell narrates his own book—in a performance that makes use of oratory skills gained from his work as a pastor. Bell’s tone is simple, calm, and thoughtful. His approach is straightforward yet personable, and he doesn’t sound as if he’s preaching here; nor is he judgmental. Bell’s reading captures the spirit of his prose, which emphasizes that God is with us, for us, and ahead of us. Those critical of religion will find little to change their minds here, but the audiobook will provide a valuable listening experience for those struggling with their beliefs or searching for answers. A HarperOne hardcover.

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