A Generous Orthodoxy

By Brian D. McLaren

A Generous Orthodoxy by Brian D. McLaren is a resource for Evangelical from Zondervan/Youth Specialties, first published in 2004. We list it under Christian Fiction. Why read it: it's a fit for any reader looking for a good Christian Fiction read. Look over the publisher's description and reader reviews to see if it suits your family.

Author: Brian D. McLaren
Publisher: Zondervan/Youth Specialties
Tradition: Evangelical
For: Everyone
Life situations: Christian Fiction
First published: 2004
ISBN: 9780310269281

Why Get This Book

Brian McLaren was a leading voice in the emerging church movement, and this book is his manifesto. He calls for a faith centered on Jesus, driven by love and focused on mission, and he argues for a convergence beyond the usual liberal and conservative lines. It's for church leaders and thoughtful readers who want to understand the emerging church conversation and why it attracted so many people. Honest note: McLaren questions or blurs many historic Christian teachings, and confessional traditions, including Lutherans, Catholics and many evangelicals, strongly disagree with his conclusions. Read it critically, ideally with a pastor or study group, and test it against Scripture and the creeds. Next step: read 1 Peter 3:15 and write down, in a few sentences, the hope you have in Christ.

Based on the publisher's description (Open Library).