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A massive shift in Western religious attitudes has taken place almost without our noticing it. The Judeo-Christian tradition of Western culture has slowly but steadily been eclipsed by a new way of viewing spirituality. Although the new spirituality is diffuse and electric in its sources and manifestations, James A. Herrick demonstrates a significant convergence of ideas, beliefs, assumptions, convictions and images in the myriad ways this New Religious Synthesis makes its way into our culture. In fact, the new spirituality, say Herrick, directly calls into question each major tenet of Judeo-Christian tradition and so represents a radical alternative to it. Interest in spirituality increases while participation in institutional religion wanes. Many welcome this evolution of religion. However, few are familiar with its roots, and fewer still have critically examined its prospects. As we stand at a spiritual crossroad, Herrick questions whether we are wise to discard the Western religious tradition and adopt the new spirituality.
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Reviewed by David Kowalski (Springfield, Missouri), January 27, 2008 No brief description can do this outstanding book justice. Herrick systematically shows the commonalities underlying various non-Christian and liberal Christian traditions. He then contrasts these with the revealed Word of God. There is a lot to ponder in this book and it is quite appropriate for this time in which postmodern approaches to mysticism and religious pluralism are infecting the church. This is one of the few books I consider a must read for contemporary Christians. Write a review of The Making of the New Spirituality: The Eclipse of the Western Religious Tradition
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