Getting Deep: Understand What You Believe about God and Why (Truthquest) [Paperback]

Gregg R. Allison (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805425543
• ISBN-13: 978-0805425543
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I am Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where, in addition to teaching the three core theology courses, I teach electives on the doctrine of Scripture, the doctrine of humanity (with a focus on human embodiment), the doctrine of the church, historical theology, and Roman Catholic theology. I do occasional teaching for the Institute of Biblical Studies and Re:train. I am also secretary for the Evangelical Theological Society and serve on the editorial committee as book review editor (in the areas of theology, history, philosophy, etc.) and referee (for articles).

I was born and raised in Chicago, which means I am a Bears fan, Bulls fan, Blackhawks fan, and Cubs fan (and hate the White Sox). I have a B.S. in biology, a M.Div., and the Ph.D. in Systematic Theology. Beside teaching and writing, I enjoy reading, sports, music, and the outdoors. I swim a mile five times a week to keep healthy.

My wife Nora and I were married in 1976 and have three grown children: Lauren is married to Troy, lives in the Seattle area, and has two kids (Caleb and Alia) with another on the way; Hanell is married to Mike, lives in Louisville, and has two kids (Annelie and Hudson); Luke is a senior at Union University majoring in math and secondary education with a minor in Church history.

Some unusual tidbits about me: while in high school I designed the offical seal of my city (Riverdale, Ill.); my wife and I had a private audience with Pope John Paul II (along with 9,998 other invited guests); we lived in Rome and the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland for a total of seven years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars explores the concept of God, June 9, 2003

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This review is from: Getting Deep: Understand What You Believe about God and Why (Truthquest) (Paperback)

This is a great book. It avoids the usual Christian cliches and explores the concept of God. Its aimed at teens in high school, but I'm a college student and I felt that this book could be for anyone despite their age. It helped me understand a lot of things much better even though I've heard of them before.

This book talks about who God is, and what he does. It helps explain the trinity, suffering and how it all affects you. Again, this is written from a Christian perspective and I really liked this book.

It doesn't have the usual Christian cliches, it doesn't sound boring and I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to understand the concept of God much better from a Christian perspective. And it won't put you to sleep!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, August 25, 2003

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This review is from: Getting Deep: Understand What You Believe about God and Why (Truthquest) (Paperback)

I thought this book was great. it was easy to read and it really hit home on some important issues. i think the author has a great way with words and knows his stuff! i'm looking forward to more books by Dr. Allison.