Has Christianity failed to engage the culture of technology and use scientific advancements responsibly? Jardine offers an incisive critique of the damaging elements in Western societies and argues that it's possible to adandon the destructive aspects of technology while still embracing its benefits. Thought-provoking! 304 pages, softcover from Brazos.
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Reviewed by Lawrence Sluss (Indianapolis, IN), July 26, 2009
This is one of the most informative books I have read in a long time. It ties together the history of society and it's relation to the type of society that God planned for the human race. Althoug the subject matter might seem to be a dry history, the reverse is true. The first half of the book draws one into the story of mankind and is difficult to set aside. The latter portion does get into some deeper philosphies but remains easy to read.
I highly recommend that it be read by anyone interested in the Biblical solution to the problems in modern society. I believe this to the extent that I have purchased over a dozen copies to give to friends and associates. I shall likely purchase more for the same end.
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Reviewed by Jim Parsons (Edmonton, Canada), December 24, 2008
I learned much from this book. I found the historical aspects – e.g. the growth of liberalism – to help explain many of the happenings of the day. His writing was scholarly and I cannot contest where he lands on the issues. Although I do not believe a non-academic audience would be engaged by the author’s analysis, I was engaged from the beginning. I recommend the book for those interested in coming to better understand a variety of current issues – differences between Republicans and Democrats in regard to economic policy, the growth of advertising as a shaper of public morality, and even why young people act like they do in school. Not that the author speaks of these topics specifically, but rather than the background he provides in this book aides a more thorough comprehension of these issues. This is a heady and chewy read, but a good one – well worth the effort that one needs to put forth to understand what is here, even if the reader does not totally agree with the author’s conclusions.
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