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3.0 out of 5 stars I Know What He Means, But..., 2 Sep 2009

By	Andrew Morton "Andrew At The Croft" (Lockerbie Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really wanted to be able to write a more positive review of this book. I agree with a great deal of what Scot McKnight writes. It makes a great deal of sense. I still could not help, though, finding this book disappointing and somewhat frustrating. His contention that we are all (Christians, that is) selective with regard to following what the Bible says is well-made and clear. What is not clear, though, is his description of how to avoid the pitfalls of Bible-Study that he elucidates. He advocates reading the Bible "with" tradition - which is fine - but is maddeningly unclear about what he understands that tradition to be. He advocates a 'relational' approach to reading the Bible, but is desperately vague about exactly how one should go about this. And don't get me started on his blessed blue parakeet - I'm sure there's a useful analogy there, but it passed me by.

All this said, McKnight has some important things to say and he is clearly a thoughtful and reflective theologian. His defence of women in ministry is well-made (though it's a long dead issue in my neck of the woods, so I found myself glazing over a bit). This book would benefit from revision to reduce padding and repetition and to add clearer illustrations of the author's points.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, 19 Jun 2009

By	freedomrulesok (London) - See all my reviews

This is a bit of a dual book, as in a way it attempts to tackle two questions.

First off, McKnight speaks into how we should read the Bible; seeing it as a whole, a Big Story, into which are smaller (what he calls) wiki-stories. We should read, listen and discern, knowing that we are seeking a relationship with Jesus. So far, so good.

He then puts it to the test by tackling women in ministry (the real reason for the book). I happen to agree with his conclusions, but this isn't a full scale debate or an attempt to offer both sides of the story. Rather, he addresses it through the practice of the first part of the book. Which isn't so bad if you're looking for an easy read, clear explanation of why women can be in ministry.

Two good parts then, well written, concise, recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Blue Parakeet, 25 May 2009

By	Dr. K. Pusey - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Scot Mcknight is a breath of fresh air blowing through the section of those who would rate thmselves conservative evangelicals. Many of those so-called are wondering whether to move on to find some fresh expression of Christianity and along comes McKnight to halt us in our tracks. All his books do this, but the Blue Parakeet is a look at how we read the Bible. His wife, Kriss and he are keen birdwatchers. One day,a blue parakeet visited their birdtable. At first, the sparrows were terrified of this stranger, but gradually they became used to it and even came to want to be where it was. There are blue parakeets in the Bible! One of these occupies the fourth part of the book- the contentious subject of women's ministry. If you've read Parts 1-3 you'll be ready for 4, whatever view you hold. Come to Scot's writings with an open mind and you will learn-even if you end up disagreeing with him.

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