Reimagining Church by Frank Viola

[Sean]

Has anyone read Reimagining Church? It is the sequel to Pagan Christianity.

I have not read it, but I was wondering if anyone else has. You can read the first chapter here: http://www.reimaginingchurch.org/

[TK]

I am picking it up from the library today.

i will read it with trepidation and likely frustration, because i am fearful it will make me over-critical of the church i attend and its structure. but i will read it nonetheless.

TK

[Suzana]

I am picking it up from the library today.

Do you mean public libraries in the U.S. carry Christian books? Wow! I'm jealous.

[Allyn]

I am picking it up from the library today.

Do you mean public libraries in the U.S. carry Christian books? Wow! I'm jealous.

Absolutely, Suzana! Most libraries have a religion section and in my community our library will even take book donations no matter the topic.

[TK]

Hi Suzana-

yes- we are pretty fortunate.

I recently read three other excellent books i picked up from the library right near where I work:

1) surprised by the power of the Holy Spirit, by Jack Deere
2) Pagan Christianity, by Frank Viola
3) rediscovering the kingdom, my Miles Munroe

TK

[RickC]

Not long ago, I asked my library to get Pagan Christianity, not as a loaner but for in-stock. They got it, np. {I mainly ordered it for a pastor who was looking for it}.

One former {recently retired} librarian at my relatively small library is Presbyterian. He worked there for maybe 30 years and ordered all kinds of gr8! theology books from Westminster/Knox. However, the library was down-sizing for more shelf space and auctioned off many books I had assumed would always be there. I knew about the auction {books for like 50 cents!} but had to work that day and was too lazy to go afterward,

Among several books I totally missed out on getting for cheap! were:
The Christology of the New Testament, by Oscar Cullman (a classic}
The Method and Message of Jewish Apocalyptic, by D.S. Russell {awesome book!}
The Son of Man in Myth and History, by F.H. Borsch
HERMENEIA Commentaries! {the best around, retail for at least $75),

Thankfully, they didn't get rid of ALL the good books!
And, I must admit I don't especially care for many of the new books they're getting.
Maybe I should ask for some more?
{have not, ask not}....

Sue,

Won't Aussie libraries get you theology books if you ask them?
I mean, just to borrow for a couple weeks?

[mattrose]

I'm sure I'll eventually be reading Viola's new book (his ministry sends me emails all the time telling me to do so, since I bought like 10 copies of Pagan Christianity). But I won't have time anytime soon (I just started 2 master's courses, one on wesleyan theology and one on faith & culture, both of which require much reading. When combined with my reading for teaching prep, I can't do recreational reading anymore). Plus, I need a break from Viola anyways

[RickC]

Way to Go, Matt!
So Viola's playin' second fiddle to Wesley now? KewwwwL!

[RickC]

Ben Witherington has reviewed Reimaging Church....
{I've read neither but just saw the link},

[Suzana]

Won't Aussie libraries get you theology books if you ask them?

That's an interesting idea! I'm not sure actually. I've certainly never noticed the availability of popular Christian books.
Come to think of it, I haven't been to a library for years - since I've stopped reading murder mysteries and such in numerous quantities. I'll have to check things out next time I have a chance.