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A careful and informed assessment of the “emerging church” by a respected author and scholarThe “emerging church” movement has generated a lot of excitement and exerts an astonishingly broad influence. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy? Who are the leaders and what are they saying? The time has come for a mature assessment. D. A. Carson not only gives those who may be unfamiliar with it a perceptive introduction to the emerging church movement, but also includes a skillful assessment of its theological views. Carson addresses some troubling weaknesses of the movement frankly and thoughtfully, while at the same time recognizing that it has important things to say to the rest of Christianity. The author strives to provide a perspective that is both honest and fair.Anyone interested in the future of the church in a rapidly changing world will find this an informative and stimulating read.D. A. Carson (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author of over 45 books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning book The Gagging of God, and is general editor of Telling the Truth and Worship by the Book. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world.
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"Carson does a superb job of showing the reader both the strengths AND the weaknesses of the Emerging church movement. Perhaps he could have spent slightly more time on the positives, but considering many authors within the movement have already done so, it was probably unnecessary for him. "
— Darius (5 out of 5 stars)
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" This book is not quick reading but an important reading considering the Emergent Movement is sweeping the country. An important read! "
— Adam, 12/31/2013 -
" Very helpful in attempting to define what the emergent church is about and some of the dangers it poses. "
— Johnmark, 11/22/2013 -
" Carson does a superb job of showing the reader both the strengths AND the weaknesses of the Emerging church movement. Perhaps he could have spent slightly more time on the positives, but considering many authors within the movement have already done so, it was probably unnecessary for him. "
— Darius, 11/7/2013 -
" Clear, helpful, and biblical critique of the Emerging Church. "
— Ivan, 10/6/2013 -
" This was a very helpful book in getting a handle on the Emergent Church movement. Of course, I'm partial to Carson, even though I don't buy his Calvinism. "
— Rick, 6/30/2013 -
" A fantastic analysis of the Emerging Church. "
— James, 1/20/2013 -
" While I find Carson's analysis and critique fairly informational, I would not describe this book as an easy read. "
— Walt, 7/11/2012 -
" Not as thorough and scholarly as you would expect from Carson. Reads like a lecture manuscript. "
— Brenton, 6/5/2012 -
" Need to buy this book! "
— David, 12/16/2011 -
" critical and negative. <br/>too much for me. "
— Claire, 3/30/2011 -
" A fantastic analysis of the Emerging Church. "
— James, 2/21/2010 -
" This book is not quick reading but an important reading considering the Emergent Movement is sweeping the country. An important read! "
— Adam, 4/4/2008 -
" Very helpful in attempting to define what the emergent church is about and some of the dangers it poses. "
— Johnmark, 7/22/2007
About D. A. Carson
D. A. Carson is research professor of the New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is cofounder (with Tim Keller) of the Gospel Coalition, and has written or edited nearly sixty books. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world.
About Jonathan Petersen
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is a celebrated spiritual author and sought-after speaker. A native of North Carolina, he is a graduate of Eastern University and Duke Divinity School. In 2003 he and his wife founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality where the homeless are welcomed into a community that eats, prays, and shares life together. He is also an associate minister at the historically black St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church. An evangelical Christian who connects with the broad spiritual tradition and its monastic witnesses, he is a leader in the New Monasticism movement. He speaks often about emerging Christianity to churches and conferences across the denominational spectrum, and he has given lectures at dozens of universities. He is a complier of the celebrated Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals and is the author of several books on Christian spirituality, including The Awakening of Hope, The Wisdom of Stability, and The New Monasticism.