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| Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be | 
 enlarge | Authors: Kevin Deyoung, Ted Kluck
Creator: David F. Wells
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (34 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3938
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0802458343
Dewey Decimal Number: 270.83
EAN: 9780802458346
ASIN: 0802458343
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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?You can be young, passionate about Jesus Christ, surrounded by diversity, engaged in a postmodern world, reared in evangelicalism and not be an emergent Christian. In fact, I want to argue that it would be better if you weren?t.? The Emergent Church is a strong voice in today?s Christian community. And they?re talking about good things: caring for the poor, peace for all men, loving Jesus. They?re doing church a new way, not content to fit the mold. Again, all good. But there?s more to the movement than that. Much more. Kevin and Ted are two guys who, demographically, should be all over this movement. But they?re not. And Why We?re Not Emergent gives you the solid reasons why. From both a theological and an on-the-street perspective, Kevin and Ted diagnose the emerging church. They pull apart interviews, articles, books, and blogs, helping you see for yourself what it?s all about.
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 Great introduction to the Emergent movement October 7, 2008
This was the first book that my brother and I read to start becoming more active readers. I thought Kevin's chapters we're well written and very helpful in trying to define and critique this elusive group of every growing individuals. Although the other half of the book written by Ted provided some comic relief and antidotal support to the them of the book (why they're not emergent), I did not think his chapters really contributed much to my understanding overall.
 Clear Thinking About A Critical Movement September 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The emergent movement has taken off in many circles of the evangelical world, especially among the young and enthusiastic, and that is one of the reasons why it needs to be dealt with thoughtfully and seriously. Most emergent authors dislike the activity of serious give and take, wanting instead noncommittal "discussion," but this is just another reason why they need the light of scrutiny. I have spent a lot of time in emergent blogs and books, and emergent-critical blogs and books, and can say that this is one of my favorites.
The two authors (who have refreshingly different styles) do a great job of dealing with the serious movers and players in the emergent movement, being irenic where it is called for and critical where it is called for. Each chapter tackles a different theological/ecclesiastical issue by reviewing the emergent literature through copious quotations and interaction, and then holds their views in the light of Scripture and clear thinking. Not surprisingly, very little of the emergent point of view remains standing.
But this book is no polemic. It is a well though-out and well documented critique. Both authors do a good job of honestly representing the views of emergent authors and remain solidly in the core of orthodox doctrine. (I thought there was only one weak chapter.)
One of the things that appealed to me was the breadth of their research, including such recent "hits" as "Velvet Elvis" and "How (Not) To Speak of God." I have not read the first (because I can only take so much of this at once), and I have read the second. Rollins needs to be dealt from a biblical and orthodox point of view, and they did a great job. I also dis/liked Rollins' book.
I highly recommend this book to anyone researching or trying to make up their mind on the emergent movement. They do a great job revealing the theological underpinnings of the leaders, and it should be a revealing warning for all of us. Count me as a third guy who is not emergent, even though he should be.
Book Review September 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very pleased with the book and would recommend it to anyone interested in new religions. Very informative on the subject title.
Passionate plea for doing Church right September 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is one of the best books I have read in a decade. It not only untangles and critiques the threads of the emergent movement (and key figures and books), but it passionately presents the church as it ought to be. In between grimacing over emergent errors, I was glad to see a positive present and future for the 'traditional' local church. Buy two copies -- one to read again, and one to give away.
If you want one book to read about the emergent church, this is it. August 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Of all the books I have read about the emergent church, this is the best. The authors clearly define, for the purpose of the book, what they are including when they refer to the "emergent church". They do not make broad, unsubstantiated statements, but thoroughly document their sources and then use scripture to show their views on each topic. The difference in their style of writing adds variety to the book, keeping it interesting.
They do not take issue with the emergent church as a whole, or even with the individuals involved. They are careful to take issue with selected statements that they show are representative of a group of folks' beliefs, and then while telling the good things about that person, demonstrate why some of his statements are not something they can not support.
The term "emergent church" covers a broad spectrum of people and beliefs, and it is impossible to accurately analyze statements and beliefs, then assign those statements and beliefs to the church as a whole. DeYoung and Kluck have been able to provide a summary of the gist of the emergent church, while acknowledging the differences within, and explain their concerns with enough characteristics of the movement to justify their choice to remain apart from it.
For anyone who is educating themselves about the emergent movement, this book should be at the top of their reading list.
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