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Schaeffer's brilliant analysis of Western civilization from ancient Rome to the Atomic Age examines the breakdown of modern society in philosophy, theology, the arts, and morals. The only viable alternative, he says, is living by the Christian ethic, acceptance of God's revelation, and total affirmation of the Bible's values and meaning. A timeless classic. 288 pages, softcover from Crossway Books.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 288
Vendor: Crossway
Publication Date: 2005

Dimensions: 6.25 X 9.25 (inches)
ISBN: 1581345364
ISBN-13: 9781581345360

Publisher's Description

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Special 50th anniversary L'Abri Fellowship edition. Schaeffer's seminal work which analyzed the reasons for modern society's state of affairs and presented living a Christ-centered life as the only viable alternative

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Recognized internationally for his work in Christianity and culture, Francis A. Schaeffer authored more than twenty books, which have been translated into a score of languages and sold millions worldwide. He and his wife, Edith, founded L'Abri Fellowship international study and discipleship centers. Schaeffer passed away in 1984, but his influence and legacy continue worldwide.

Lane T. Dennis is president and publisher of Crossway Books and Good News Tracts. Dr. Dennis earned his BS in business from Northern Illinois University, an MDiv from McCormick Theological Seminary, and a PhD in religion from Northwestern University. Before joining Good News Publishers in 1974, he served as a pastor in campus ministry at the University of Michigan (Sault Ste. Marie) and as the Managing Director of Verlag Grosse Freude in Switzerland. He is the author and/or editor of three books, including the Gold Medallion-award-winning book Letters of Francis A. Schaeffer, and he is the former Chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Dennis serves as the Chairman of the ESV (English Standard Version) Bible Translation Oversight Committee and as the Executive Editor of the ESV Study Bible. Lane and his wife, Ebeth, live in Wheaton, Illinois.

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jabrou

Houston, Texas

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5 Stars Out Of 5

This is a fabulous book.

August 4, 2016

jabrou

Houston, Texas

Age: Over 65

Gender: female

Quality: 5

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Presuppositions have become the challenge of our age. We are unaware of them, yet they impact our every decision. They arise from our culture. They arise from the nurture we receive in our young lives. They are insidious. Until we question our own unique presuppositions, we find it difficult break free of patterns of thought, behavior and choice which are less than Christ-like. Schaeffer's book helps to understand the historical development of our culture's most prevalent world views in religion, politics, art and science and identify the culture's impact on our attitudes and choices; attitudes which we are surprised to find we have and choices about which we are embarrassed to find we have made. Knowing how these insidious presuppositions have crept into our lives unbidden frees us to live differently, to choose differently, to choose Christ in our attitudes, thoughts and choices.

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Roy Merrill

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5 Stars Out Of 5

The Title is great. It gets your attention as to what you need to be doing with your life

November 16, 2015

Roy Merrill

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Francis Schaeffer is a classic theologian. There are many sound doctrines and good applications to life in this book.

This book would be an asset to your library.

Roy Merrill

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TimLaLonde

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5 Stars Out Of 5

Dated by still valid

August 27, 2012

TimLaLonde

Vancouver, WA

Age: 55-65

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Due to the years since publication, some of the comments are a bit dated. However, the overall overview of Western culture and the effects of Christianity are still valid, though somewhat frightening.

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Mike

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Mike

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Absolutely profound. Dr. Schaeffer's synthesis of the history of western thought and culture is clear, concise and offers answers to the questions every Christian needs to be asking about the world and the culture we live in. Understanding the steps that lead to where we are today allows us to understand our current situations and what to expect as well as how to go about changing the world we live in. Schaeffer's predictions back in the 1960's about where the world was headed are frighteningly prophetic of our current spiritual and political predicament in America and Western Europe.

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Ardith Enlow

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August 4, 2009

Ardith Enlow

Dr. Schaeffer's book is a "must read" for forming and strengthening your Christian world view!

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