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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
A good read - but not for a beginner!, 22 April 2002
The bulk of the book is based on approximately 70 interviews with Evangelicals living in Northern Ireland. This, combined with the historical and theoretical context provided by Jordan, gives an overall comprehensive view of Evangelicals in Northern Ireland today.
The book gives an interesting overview of the roots of evangelism, tracing the various 'protestant' strains since the reformation. It goes on to conceptualize current Evangelical behavior, vis-à-vis their spirituality, the churches they attend and the cultural aspects of same. As the chapters go on, the 'troubles' have a more central role in the interviews
I felt that Evangelism was the main focus of the book, with the Northern Irish aspect, the context around which the interviews revolved. This is not necessarily a criticism, as Evangelicalism is a fascinating subject in itself, but perhaps the title is misleading, suggesting that both issues are given equal weight.
So who would enjoy this book? Certainly, I think to enjoy the book one needs an existing knowledge of the Northern Ireland troubles. But for those with some understanding of the intricacies of the religious aspect of same, who want to deepen this understanding, this book would be perfect. Alternatively, for those interested in Evangelicalism, but who would like to understand how this might work in a specific context, this book would be perfect.
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