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by Frank Viola (Author), George Barna (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Tyndale House (Feb 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 141431485X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1414314853
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 14.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars So that's why I never liked "church" :: Barna & Viola pull back the curtain, 14 Feb 2008
By William D. Lollar "blogger & missionary" (Pontypridd, Wales, UK) - See all my reviews
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A growing number of people have made it clear: they like Jesus, but they do not like "the church" or the whole "church/chapel culture." Barna and Viola pull back the curtain to reveal the unbiblical (in fact, "pagan") roots of today's institutional church practices. These guys have done their homework and I hope it makes the impact worldwide that they are hoping for.

Having a relationship with Jesus Christ does not require all the trappings of religion: in many ways, we've been sold a bill of goods that cannot be supported by the New Testament, whether you look at the teachings of Jesus or the apostles. This book clears the table, so to speak, and encourages us to go back to the Bible for our guidance rather than the accumulated traditions of the past 1,700 years.

So if you're sick of religion, get this book! As someone recently warned about its volatile content: don't drop it, because it might explode!"

Bill Lollar
The Thin Edge
"Pushing the limits of the status quo"
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5.0 out of 5 stars seismic earth shattering facts that will smash traditional church foundations, 9 April 2008
This book will totally rock the way you see Church across the board including Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist and every kind of established church organisation out there. It will make you take the bible that little bit more seriously and rely on the Holy Spirit's brand of Church headed by Jesus Christ. Please beware because this book will not leave you the same after you read it so please pray before you read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary Reading, 1 Jul 2008
By J. Caldwell "johncaldwell21" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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I am still recovering from the shockwaves that this book has caused me to experience! If you are longing for God to move in the church, if you long for a purer expression of N.T Christianity then you need to read this book. Infact every Christian needs to read this book. This book examines the sources of historical and contemporary church practices, the results? Most of what the church does has no basis in the N.T or the early church but instead have been adapted form the surrounding pagan culture!

This is no mere personal opinion, historical evidence is collected, scripture is examined and hard questions are asked. Many issues raised will be overwhelming for some readers, probably most readers, yet for those who long for a more faithful representation of Christianity this book is revolutionary.

Chapter One

This chapter shows that inspite of the claim that evangelicals believe they are doing church 'by the book' history and scripture betray such a claim. Viola says;

"If the truth be told, we Christians never seem to ask why we do what we do. Instead we blithely cary out our traditions without asking where they came from. Most Christians who claim to uphold the integrity of God's word have never sought to see if what they do every Sunday has any scriptural backing. Because if they did, it would lead them to some very disturbing conclusions that would compel them by conscience to forever abandon what they are doing"

The authors spend each chapter looking at core protestant evangelical practices that are assumed to be biblical. What may shock you is just how much of what we do has been influenced and adopted from Paganism. The practices explored are as follows.

The Church Building
The Order of Worship
The Sermon
The Pastor
Sunday Morning Costumes
Ministers of Music
Tithing and Clergy Salaries
Baptism and the Lords Supper
Christian Education
Our Appoach to the Scriptures
Some of these things on this list may shock you, the truth is they make up most of what we do in 'church'. Like I said this book is revolutionary, I will abstain from the temptation to tell what each chapter says about these practices. Get the book for your selves!

Let me finish by saying, this book is not another liberal critique of evangelicalism. It is not 'anti church' and it isnt limited to a criticism of current practice.Pagan Christianity? also sets forth a glorious picture of what the N.T 'church should look like. Frank shows from the N.T that the N.T testament church should be a living organism free from hierarchy experiencing a rich community with every member functioning as a priest. Every Christian needs to read this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
These guys have done their research! This book was an enjoyable and enlightening read, and totally blew my mind about the shortcomings of the institutional church. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. A. C. Johnston

5.0 out of 5 stars revealing the truth
Pagan Christianity allows you to know the difference and to understand how the church pattern became a form we use today. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Jacqueline Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars So good I read it in the bath!
First off wow! I havent been able to put that book down since I borrowed my grandads copy off him, I even read it in the bath. Read more
Published 8 months ago by DJRodger

5.0 out of 5 stars what a revelation
Having been a 'born again' believer for more than 27 years I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any christians who have found themselves being frustrated; both with traditional... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. M. O'HARA

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it and see!
For anybody who has wondered why we do things the way we do things in church and for those who have never wondered then this book is for you. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stal

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you ready for this??

WOW! This is one of those book that can't NOT have an opion about! (Pastors and church officials seem to have trouble reading it! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. S. J. Busby

1.0 out of 5 stars Interesting information poor conclusions
The fact that George Barna is the co-author should be an indicator that this book is going to have problems. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Matthew Kottman

5.0 out of 5 stars The Church is Not Great
This book is worth reading, not just for 'believers', but for those who have come to the only logical conclusion possible, that 'religion' is a human invention. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Archetype

5.0 out of 5 stars to see or not to see - that is the question
If I have understood Frank Viola and George Barna's thrust correctly it is this - a thing may be judged by 'How much it allows the members of His body the freedom to function? Read more
Published 15 months ago by Dee F Gee

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