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Eystein
Aug 29, 06 - 10:05 AM |
The evangelical universalist
There’s a new book out titled The Evangelical Universalist written by one who calls himself Gregory McDonald (a pseudonym from Gregory of Nyssa and George McDonald) that’s definitely worth a read. I have just finished reading it and it’s perhaps one of the best and most convincing books on the subject of Biblical Universalism. He bases his work on both the philosophy of Talbott and other Evangelical Universalists and biblical exegesis while maintaining that belief in universal reconciliation is not in opposition to traditional Christian beliefs. On the other hand, he argues well that this doctrine is the most consistent with traditional beliefs and helps tie the strings together. I cannot do justice to it by merely quoting from it; you should read it yourself. If you enjoyed The Inescapable Love of God, you will definitely enjoy this. You can get it at www.amazon.com for a fair prize. It is supposedly written by a well known Evangelical writer and the debate carries on: why do he feel the need to use a pseudonym, will he reveal his identity? Maybe this gives us hope that it is not long before we are fully accepted among orthodox Christians! Peace, Eystein |
Mike Burke
 Aug 29th, 2006 - 6:02 PM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
Thank you Eystein (and once again, welcome to the forum.) I heard of this book, and started a topic heading on it myself (see "New Book," July 6th.) My good friend, Ed Smith, was kind enough to send me a copy (but I haven't finished reading it yet.) I have read enough to say that it's interesting, and should probibly be part of our libraries. God Bless. |
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Eystein
Aug 29th, 2006 - 6:09 PM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
"Thank you Eystein (and once again, welcome to the forum.) I heard of this book, and started a topic heading on it myself (see "New Book," July 6th.) My good friend, Ed Smith, was kind enough to send me a copy (but I haven't finished reading it yet.) I have read enough to say that it's interesting, and should probibly be part of our libraries. God Bless." Sorry, didn't see that. Glad to hear that you are enjoying it! God bless. |
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Mike Burke
Aug 29th, 2006 - 8:48 PM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
[quote] Glad to hear that you are enjoying it [unquote] I am, and I thank you for telling us how much you enjoyed it. God Bless. |
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Zach
Aug 12th, 2007 - 5:56 PM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
I want to check this book out. I find the part about the author "maintaining that belief in universal reconciliation is not in opposition to traditional Christian beliefs" particularly interesting. It seems to me that a lot of universalists do not fit that description, which is why I particularly like this web site. |
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Mike Burke
Aug 12th, 2007 - 8:15 PM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
Thank you Zach, and welcome to the forum. (BTW: I finished the book, and I think you'll find it worth reading.) G-d Bless. |
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Ed Smith
Aug 13th, 2007 - 9:09 AM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
I did think highly of the book. The link below is a brief paper by the author arguing that universalists, at least of a certain variety, should be considered part of the evangelical fold. Since the argument is very relevant to the "essential doctrine" thread, I'll post it there as well. Ed http://www.generousorthodoxy.net/thinktank/2006/11/gregory_macdona.html |
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Zach
Sep 1st, 2007 - 8:26 PM |
Re: The evangelical universalist
I got it from Amazon today and read the whole thing. I definitely liked it, and he bases his theology on solid exegesis, to a greater extent than most other universalist authors I've seen, while remaining commendably level-headed about his arguments. I'll probably be looking at it again and examining his exegesis of various passages more closely in the following days. |
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