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| vanislandwoman |
 Soul Survivor |
Posted Nov 20, 2004; 11:49 am |
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In view of some of the discussions on the forum, I thought I would like to take a bit more time seeing for myself what certain authors are saying, instead of just taking others opinions and my (infamous) web searches.
Has anyone else read Philip Yancey's "Soul Survivor'? I have it as an audio book, and wound up listening late last night and then waking early this morning to finish it.
Something in there sent me to Matthew 15, to the parable of the lost son. Acknowledging Marshall's caution about proof-texting  I nevertheless offer up Matthew 15:28 correction, thanks Marshall: Luke 15:28 as I examine the attitude of my heart. Although I see myself in the prodigal, I have the older son's attitude far too often. Yancey pointed out that the father came out of the house to this son as well, pleading with him. I think I'd like to go join the celebration.
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| Marshall Member Joined Feb 7, 2002 1191 posts Location: Langley, BC |
| Re: Soul Survivor |
Posted Nov 20, 2004; 12:11 pm |
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| vanislandwoman wrote: | | Has anyone else read Philip Yancey's "Soul Survivor'? |
Yes, I read it about a year ago. It wasn't my favourite Yancey book, but some chapters were gold, and I added some other authors to my reading list as a result of it (namely G.K. Chesterton and Dostoeyevski). The chapters I got the most from were the profiles on King, Ghandi, and Tolstoy & Dostoeyevski. Throughout the book, Yancey does a good job of showing how there is much to learn even from deeply flawed, imperfect people.
| Quote: | | Something in there sent me to Matthew 15, to the parable of the lost son. |
Actually, it's Luke 15.  |
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Posted Nov 20, 2004; 12:28 pm |
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Sitting here with the bible open at Luke 15, and writing Matthew 15 in my post.
It may be the immediacy of hearing through an audio book as Yancey read his own words, that impressed me. It is interesting to have someone report on the greatest influences in their lives- people who changed their thinking, acting, believing. |
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| Todd Moderator Joined Sep 9, 2004 1088 posts Location: Winnipeg |
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Posted Jan 17, 2005; 2:18 pm |
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I read the book a couple years ago I think. It was a pretty good read. I like the insights that Yancey and Paul Brand have regarding pain.
There were some questionable moments in the book, and Yancey seems to question certain lines of orthodox thinking. The chapter on Ghandi comes to mind. I actually enjoyed reading the chapter, but it left questions in my mind what Yancey's view on salvation is, regarding those who have rejected Jesus as the Christ. There's much to learn from Ghandi, but I'm not sure I would use his example to show how I survived the church, considering Ghandi himself hadn't accepted Christ's atonement for sins, and he retained many Hindu beliefs (not to say they are all wrong).
Nevertheless, I found it neat that Yancey used flawed characters to makes his points (and emphasized their flaws). The Bible does the same things with characters like Moses, David, Peter, Paul etc. |
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