God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams [Paperback]

David F. Wells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1995

David F. Wells award-winnig book No Place for Truth-called a stinging indictment of evangelicalisms theological corruption by TIME magazine-woke many evangelicals to the fact that their tradition has slowly but surely capitulated to the values and structures of the modern world. In God in the Wastland Wells continues his work on a biblical antidote to the modernity that has invaded todays church.

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Continuing the examination of evangelical theology he started in No Place for Truth; or, Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology (Eerdmans, 1993), Wells expands on the previous work by offering a remedy to the diminished place of theology in the church by suggesting a return to a belief in God and away from culture modernization or worldliness. Wells is convincing in his statements that mass consumerism and self-obsession lead to mega-churches where the "consumer is sovereign, the product (in this God himself) must be subservient." A comparative survey of seminarians conducted during 1988 and 1993 provides support for this religion of civility. An extensive bibliography makes this book a useful addition for more substantial religion collections.
L. Kriz, Sioux City P.L., Ia.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802841791
• ISBN-13: 978-0802841797
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, educating, meant for someone who wants to think, July 11, 1999

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This review is from: God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams (Paperback)

I think this is one of the best books I've read of serious Christian thought in the last few years. He teaches on ramifications of our po-mo thinking and also brings out clearly the way our consumer bent way of thinking has dictated the presentation of the gospel. Many times in ways we do not even see or sense...yet the 'consumer as king' mentality has not been challenged in the church and the believer feels at home sitting in judgement on eternal truths. An extremely worthwhile read,

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Evidence for repentance and faith among the church, January 25, 2001

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This review is from: God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams (Paperback)

This second in Well's trinity follows on the heels of "No Place For Truth." In it, Well's strongly presents evidence that Christianity is on the brink of caving into the pressures of a postmodern culture and world that it finds itself in.

As in the kings in the Divided Kingdom, many chose to compromise and/or align with the enemies or allies. We know how this turned out for the church. Will the church today heed prophecy such as Well's before it's too late?

Expressing the opinion that the church is being attacked both within and without to speak different messages with different words, Wells challenges the church to be the church; to say a different message which confronts and challenges the world to align itself with the world's Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, October 17, 2002

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Sean Mccausland "rixon7" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams (Hardcover)

In this sequel to the groundbreaking 1993 book entitled "No Place for Truth" (which is also strongly recommended), a professor from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary shows how evangelical churches have slowly but surely fallen for the values of postmodern society. Christian ministers in particular should pay close attention to Wells' thoughts, as he calls for a return to preaching God's holiness as an antidote to the church's compromised state.