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Faith Beyond Mere Belief
Reader Comments

As a pastor I recommend this book to anyone who wants to consider her/himself to be a "thinking Christian." Dr. Gould is a lay Christian who has given the Christian faith a lot of thought. His thoughts are progressive and definitely not doctrinaire! He has read widely the writings of Christian writers and is up-to-date on the latest biblical scholarship. Here he presents a Christian faith for the modern mind. Read this and find yourself thinking for yourself about what faith means for you.   

                                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                                      Rev. William Youngkin

 

The book represented a great deal of careful thought from the author. His approach was academic as compared to emotional and thus caused the reader to think clearly to follow the main points of Dr. Gould's beliefs. I found the book enjoyable as well as enlightening.                               

 

                                                                                                                 Ms. Lois Allen                                                           

 

Dr. Gould will challenge you on many fronts. If you perceive yourself to be a "good' Christian then this book will ask you why. it will challenge your intellectual capability to absorb what your heart knows. If you think you know your way around the bible, Dr. Gould will challenge your biblical knowledge. This book will challenge your perceptions of yourself within the world as a Christian. Dr. Gould will challenge your mind to go where your heart yearns to go. The diagrams, scripture and text provide a unique view of Christianity and faith that is not easy to label. This book is not pabulum. Dr. Gould calls the shots on Christianity in ways that combine orthodox, biblical Christianity with progressive thinking. This book is not a devotional; it is intended to empower a relevant Christianity that exists within the context of the 21st century.                                                                                                                                                               Amazon Reviewer DRN

 

Dr. Gould has written an excellent "tweener" book; one that will suit those who have been probing and prodding for some time while also remaining accessible for most. I heartily recommend this book for congregations who are seeking a companion for an adult education class, especially in congregations that want to think deeply, but also have a deep connection to their faith. I'm grateful for having had the opportunity to read "Faith Beyond Mere Belief."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Amazon Reviewer Sprockets

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