- MP3 CD Library Binding
- Publisher: Brilliance Corporation; MP3 Una edition (4 Oct 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1455841331
- ISBN-13: 978-1455841332
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Keller invites us to explore our deepest longings and motivations and to wean us off the gods that we pursue, by directing us to Jesus Christ. Although this book is, in many ways, a challenging, even a painful book to read as it lays bear the longings of our own hearts, it offers fresh hope for those of us whose gods have let us down.
In an accessible and masterful way, Keller reveals how we can take good things (career, love, family, material things) and make them "ultimate" things - seeking in them a security and fulfillment that are are never unable to deliver. He is also realistic about the hold that our idols have upon us, recognising that only a living encounter with God can deal with their stubbornness, as Christ himself becomes what it ultimate in our lives. Time after time, Keller shows us that the answer to the slavery that idols bring - is not simply to love these good things less - but to love Christ more, and throughout this short book, Keller's insightful exploration of the gospel through some of the familiar stories of the bible, helps and encourages us to do this.
I can't recommend this book too highly and I'm itching to read it with others and to allow its message and insights to work more deeply in me.
In an accessible and masterful way, Keller reveals how we can take good things (career, love, family, material things) and make them "ultimate" things - seeking in them a security and fulfillment that are are never unable to deliver. He is also realistic about the hold that our idols have upon us, recognising that only a living encounter with God can deal with their stubbornness, as Christ himself becomes what it ultimate in our lives. Time after time, Keller shows us that the answer to the slavery that idols bring - is not simply to love these good things less - but to love Christ more, and throughout this short book, Keller's insightful exploration of the gospel through some of the familiar stories of the bible, helps and encourages us to do this.
I can't recommend this book too highly and I'm itching to read it with others and to allow its message and insights to work more deeply in me.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Keller's book is a powerful and compelling expose of the emptiness and superficiality of our age and its obsession with money, love and power. Drawing on lessons and wisdom from the lives of, among others, the Old Testament characters of Abraham, Jacob and Jonah and interspersing them with real life stories from today, I found this an enormously helpful book in understanding how my heart is so easily drawn away from the living God and where to go to find real lasting fulfilment and joy. As Keller so succinctly puts it in his introduction, "The living God who revealed Himself at both Mount Sinai and on the Cross is the only Lord who, if you find Him, can truly fulfil you, and if you fail Him, can truly forgive you". This very much is a book for our time that deserves to be widely read by those of whatever faith or religious or sceptical persuasion.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking book.
For those unfamiliar with Timothy Keller he has a very enjoyable way of writing. He is able to convey difficult ideologies in an easily understood manner. In doing so he is able to make his points seem interesting, relevant and thought provoking. Keller's ability to write in this style has lead to him being recognised as a modern version of CS Lewis.
The primary premise of this book, as the title suggests, rests on idols. The book suggests that the bible, as originally illustrated by the 10 commandments, claims that our worldly problems rest on our constant need to make idols of non-godly things. The book addresses the modern materialistic idols of the western world, namely money, fame, culture, power etc. It then attempts to help the reader identify if they share any of these idols. The book concludes that man needs to turn back to God and in doing so will free himself from his worldly attachments and become a happier being.
I can't fault Keller's thought on idols. I gained significant amounts of insight from his book. I would however highlight that the majority of Keller's Theology is specifically Protestant. He draws a lot of reference to Luther's Theology of the Cross, and a lot of his assertions are based on Lutheran ideas.
The only critique I can offer is that at points the book reads a little more like a self-help book than a book on Biblical thought. However, this does not occur enough for me to feel deterred or irritated by the content itself so the critique really is only a minor one.
Overall, I highly recommend the book.
For those unfamiliar with Timothy Keller he has a very enjoyable way of writing. He is able to convey difficult ideologies in an easily understood manner. In doing so he is able to make his points seem interesting, relevant and thought provoking. Keller's ability to write in this style has lead to him being recognised as a modern version of CS Lewis.
The primary premise of this book, as the title suggests, rests on idols. The book suggests that the bible, as originally illustrated by the 10 commandments, claims that our worldly problems rest on our constant need to make idols of non-godly things. The book addresses the modern materialistic idols of the western world, namely money, fame, culture, power etc. It then attempts to help the reader identify if they share any of these idols. The book concludes that man needs to turn back to God and in doing so will free himself from his worldly attachments and become a happier being.
I can't fault Keller's thought on idols. I gained significant amounts of insight from his book. I would however highlight that the majority of Keller's Theology is specifically Protestant. He draws a lot of reference to Luther's Theology of the Cross, and a lot of his assertions are based on Lutheran ideas.
The only critique I can offer is that at points the book reads a little more like a self-help book than a book on Biblical thought. However, this does not occur enough for me to feel deterred or irritated by the content itself so the critique really is only a minor one.
Overall, I highly recommend the book.
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This is an eye opener to what the world worships in their daily life even though they do not know that they are worshipping counterfeit gods. Read more
Published 7 days ago by William J. Kerwin
great book
very insightful and helpful, this book has helped me understand myself and the world better. buy it - its awesome and will give you new insight into your own heart as well
Published 8 months ago by Phil Stibbe
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I liked the book as it really gives a deep insight into how corrupted we are, in our pursuit of things that have give no true joy. Read more
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Published 21 months ago by skizzydo
I think it was good!!!
I gave this to my Christian son who was pleased with it. Sorry I can't say more.
Published 22 months ago by A. Woods
outstanding and truly life changing.
Quite simply, this is an outstanding exploration of the idols which fill our lives, consume our thoughts and actions and undermine our loving and serving of Christ as the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Mark Willoughby
A great introduction to idolatry
A good book that provides a basic introduction to the 'false gods' of love, money and power. It also explores what it calls 'deep idols', how ultimately everything is a gospel... Read more
Published on 3 May 2010 by Alexander Mann
Another brilliant book from Keller
Excellent. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Keller again illuminates things in a way that reveals truth about culture and more importantly about our hearts.
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by Lisa Hall
Another Keller Classic
Tim Keller once again draws together a rich understanding of the Christian gospel and insights into contemporary culture into a thought-provoking and engaging book. Read more
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