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No part of the Bible goes unstudied in this book's search for God's hidden nature.
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Is God Unfair? Is God Silent? Is God Hidden? These questions are asked with piercing honesty and biblical certainty. Step by step, Philip Yancey retraces the long journey toward understanding the answers to these and other questions. If God desires our love, why does he sometimes put obstacles in the way? Why does he seem so distant? What can we expect from him after all? No part of the Bible goes unstudied in the author's search for God's hidden nature in this compelling and profound book. A Gold Medallion Award winner, Disappointment with God has had an overwhelming impact on many lives -- it can change yours.
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64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was quite sceptical when I read this book, expecting all the usual Christian cliches. I didn't find them!
The first part of the book starts with three questions which so many Christians ask, Why does God seem unfair, why does God seem silent and why does God seem hidden.
Philip Yancey takes you on a journey from the Old Testament to the Cross through to now, examining these three questions and how God has related to humanity. He draws inspiration from the Bible (in a non-cringy way) and from secular writings.
In the second part of the book, Yancey draws this all together and looks at how Christians can respond, using Job as one example among many.
The book is clear, honest, challenging and a very easy read. If you have ever asked the three questions then I recommend you read this book.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I've read the negative customer reviews below and I find them baffling. I rate this book on several levels and I recommned it to absolutely anyone as I am sure that through it those who do not have a Christian faith will find valuable insight into the mind set of those who do.
Here are my reasons for applauding this book:
The central idea is not a explination of why suffering happens, a timeless question which many writers have explored and continue to. The real idea at the heart of this book is the notion that God deliberately with draws his presence from his followers for periods of time in order to bring about greater maturity in them. I find this theory to have a strong foundation in the bible, it matches my personal expirience and I have a friend who wrote a thiesis on this subject. Saddly this is the only book I've read that deals with this idea and I expect that few have been written. I have rarely heard this idea spoken about in churches or at Christian conferences.
Yancey writes with a journalistic conversational style and makes for an easy and engaging read. I have read few books that deal with such a serious subject matter that you can really loose yourself in. This was one of them.
Ultimately I accept that how much you rate this book may depend on whether or not you agree with Yancey's arguments. But whatever your point of view, this book deserves credit for being such a readable, enjoyable and coherently argued exploration of a largely ignored subject.
Ignore the critics and read this book.
Here are my reasons for applauding this book:
The central idea is not a explination of why suffering happens, a timeless question which many writers have explored and continue to. The real idea at the heart of this book is the notion that God deliberately with draws his presence from his followers for periods of time in order to bring about greater maturity in them. I find this theory to have a strong foundation in the bible, it matches my personal expirience and I have a friend who wrote a thiesis on this subject. Saddly this is the only book I've read that deals with this idea and I expect that few have been written. I have rarely heard this idea spoken about in churches or at Christian conferences.
Yancey writes with a journalistic conversational style and makes for an easy and engaging read. I have read few books that deal with such a serious subject matter that you can really loose yourself in. This was one of them.
Ultimately I accept that how much you rate this book may depend on whether or not you agree with Yancey's arguments. But whatever your point of view, this book deserves credit for being such a readable, enjoyable and coherently argued exploration of a largely ignored subject.
Ignore the critics and read this book.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very good book. It's important because it relates the problems not only to the Biblical narrative but also to people's real life stories, and shows up how, for example in the case of Yancey's friend Richard, certain Christian groups are very bad at giving a good, honest grounding in Christian spirituality and build up false expectations in order to make the group more enticing (I'm thinking of student evangelical fellowships actually). Personally, I have only two criticisms of the book; first, Yancey talks about 'divine shyness' when he would have been on more orthodox footing talking of divine humility. Second, his understanding of the Holy Spirit is not personal enough and is vague; it assumes that the Spirit will automatically be found in any Christian church. This view isn't born out by the Bible, which sees the Spirit as God, and as leading Christians in their lives. However he does make a good case for staying a Christian through hard times and serving others rather than being a Christian only for one's own sake. It was a humbling read.
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Well worth reading
Having read many Philip Yancey books before, this one did not disappoint. It was easy to read and worth reading several times to chew it over. Do buy it.
Published 17 months ago by Mr. J. Hudson
Forthright
Philip Yancy, always manages to bring forthright answers to honest questions from Christians . This book is for new/mature Christians alike.
Published on 29 May 2010 by Trish
New perspective
I think this is an excellent book and well worth reading. If you are having doubts about your faith..or indeed dissatisfacton with the way you see God... Read more
Published on 30 April 2010 by Margaret Morrow
A Little Disappointing
Where is God when you're in pain?
Christians will normally bleat out pious variations on the same theme - that we cannot understand the big picture of God's plan for... Read more
Christians will normally bleat out pious variations on the same theme - that we cannot understand the big picture of God's plan for... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by Jimifan1970
enlightening!
a really really fantastic book!!
gives you a total paradigm shift ;)
yet another great book by a great author!
a must have in your library of life!
gives you a total paradigm shift ;)
yet another great book by a great author!
a must have in your library of life!
Published on 23 Jan 2008 by Fionna Tan
A look into how disappointment is addressed in the Bible
Philip Yancey addresses the 3 questions Christians frequently attempt to avoid, based on his own personal encounters and communications with Christians who have faced major... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2008 by Francis Kheng
disappointed with disappointment
This was my first yancey. and i wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
I bought this book during a dark night of the soul period. Read more
I bought this book during a dark night of the soul period. Read more
Published on 16 May 2007 by jessameen
A book for believing orthodox Christians only
I will admit that I did not have great expectations when I picked up Yancey's book. I expected the usual platitudes one is generally offered by today's Christians when big... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2002
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