Jude 2

I'm surprised this hasn't come up on here yet but this book just reached number one in paperback sales on the New York Times chart and I have people everywhere asking me if I've read it. It is a runaway bestseller with about $300 in marketing money but some of the theology in it is causing some concern. It's an allegorical tale where a man goes to a remote shack where God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit appear to him in three different forms and they have conversations. Has anyone read it?

Here's an article from Christianity Today:
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliv ... built.html

No, I haven't but it seems that anyone that knows I read books has been cramming it down my throat. So, of course, I haven't read it yet.

I've never heard of it before your post. Have you read it? I did read several of the arguments for and against in your link, and I find what seems to be valid points on both sides of the aisle. Of course, this is without being able to interject my on opinion.

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I have not read it but it's on my list (this is where Jeff laughs at me). Several others have and I'm waiting for the book to be passed on so I can see what the fuss is all about.

well christ and the father talking to him in a shack is that not what joseph smith said happened then the book of mormon was written.

That's what I thought I would eventually do...read to see what the hype is all about. Typically, these "life changing" books are mediocre at best to me. I have never been a bandwagon person towards books (music, movies, etc.). The bigger the buzz, usually, the bigger the disappointment to me.

That's funny, Jeff. We were just discussing that this morning. As a "critic," I tend to be ahead of the curve with most things so when I find myself behind it, it's harder to psyche myself into arriving late to the party.

just got it last weekend. haven't started yet, plan on starting tomorrow.

Plan to read it soon. It is a big hit among some of the men at Peerless. One said it is a must read for anyone that grew up in the COGOP. Looking forward to it.

Thanks, DeWayne, for putting me on to this. I was not aware of the book but after reading your post, did a little online research. I'm very intrigued, and plan to buy some copies of The Shack today (for my son, myself, and my nephew, Pastor Jeffrey Smith).

This interview with the author (William P. Young) was enlightening.

http://www.drewmarshall.ca/listen2008.html#080120

soulsearcher wrote:Thanks, DeWayne, for putting me on to this. I was not aware of the book but after reading your post, did a little online research. I'm very intrigued, and plan to buy some copies of The Shack today (for my son, myself, and my nephew, Pastor Jeffrey Smith).

This interview with the author (William P. Young) was enlightening.

http://www.drewmarshall.ca/listen2008.html#080120

BE CAREFUL my friend!!!!!!!!! Please read this book and pray before sharing it with anyone.

I have read it(well just about done with it)......and ....well there are some things that are ok.....some ...well u be the judge

i bought it, but haven't started yet, in fact all my reading is behind sie we have been having so much flooding at church and at home.

my question is, isn't this fiction? it is, right? so doesn't that make it entertainment, and not something to found theologies and doctrinal stands.

Started on it today. Hope to finish by next week.

RamboPreacher wrote:my question is, isn't this fiction? it is, right? so doesn't that make it entertainment, and not something to found theologies and doctrinal stands.

Exactly. It is FICTION. In the interview I listened to they played a clip of a pastor/minister admonishing people, "Please DON'T read this book.... it uses graven imagery of the Trinity..." I was going, "But it's FICTION." The guy doing the interview said, "Where's the warnings to NOT READ C.S. Lewis?"