Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Postmodern Age [Paperback]

Brad J. Kallenberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

Emphasizes that, in light of postmodernity, evangelism should shift to a communal focus and invite people to a new way of life. Offers both theoretical training and practical strategies.

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ìThis is a wonderful bookóan unexpected combination of wit, philosophical acumen, and passion for the gospel. If you think of yourself as an evangelist, you must read this book. If you do not think of yourself as an evangelist, you must read this bookóKallenberg is likely to win you over!î óNancey Murphy, Fuller Theological Seminary

ìBrad Kallenberg is a pioneer in engaging the postmodern world with the Christian gospel. I respect him, listen to him, and learn from him, and I hope many others will do the same. Live to Tell will be the first of many important works by this important theologian of the emerging church.î óBrian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christian

ìWho would ever have thought that postmodern philosophy could help us think about what what it means to become Christian? Brad Kallenberg, steeped in both philosophy and evangelism, sees the connections and offers a radically different and compelling account of conversion. With unequalled clarity and engaging humor, Kallenberg makes key philosophical concepts understandable for any reader and weaves them with real stories of witness and communal evangelizing. In so doing, he provides a model for how to do theology and a highly readable gift for Christians who seek to live the Good News to the world.î óM. Therese Lysaught, University of Dayton

Brad J. Kallenberg is assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton (Ohio). He has been actively involved in evangelism since his teen years, and has devoted a decade of his life to full-time campus-based ministry and evangelism.

About the Author

Brad J. Kallenberg is assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Dayton (Ohio). He has been actively involved in evangelism since his teen years, and has devoted a decade of his life to full-time campus-based ministry and evangelism.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Brazos Press (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587430509
• ISBN-13: 978-1587430503
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What it would be like to sing the gospel song in a postmodern key., April 20, 2007

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Stephen Lawson "www.peaceablezealot.com" (Lexington, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Postmodern Age (Paperback)

This book is superb. Unlike many who write about postmodernism in the church, Kallenberg truly understands it. He does not describe it in sweeping generalizations and half-truths. Rather he explains it clearly and (most importantly) accurately. If you have no idea what postmodernism is, or are confused by books that you have read, then this book is for you. If you are a postmodernist, and are tired of books on postmodern evangelism that try to convert the unbeliever to modernism before converting them to Christianity, then this book is for you.

Especially excellent are his thoughts on Kuhn's paradigm shift, and evangelism as learning a new conceptual language.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Postmodern evangelism, August 7, 2003

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David Phillips "pastor" (Smyrna, DE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Postmodern Age (Paperback)

This however, is not for the faint of heart. It is a book whereby the author proposes to look at postmodern philosophy as a background to understand how to evangelize postmoderns. He is heavy on theory in the beginning of the book and for some folks that's a trip they'd rather not make. However, it is a necessary one.

The author emphasizes the importance of narrative and participation in the evangelism process - and for the author, it is a process. He would agree with Calvin that we were saved, we are being saved and we will be saved.

The only concern I have about the book is it's treatment of implicit faith, which the reformers have rejected. An example of implicit faith is the story of the paralytic man lowered through the roof where Jesus states that because of the faith of his friends, the man's sin was forgiven (Mark 2:5 NAS). It is something that I haven't thought about, but something I will consider.

Otherwise, great book!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, August 6, 2005

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Jeffrey A. Thompson (Iowa City, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live to Tell: Evangelism for a Postmodern Age (Paperback)

I always give high ratings that challenge my beliefs. The book advocates bringing people into the community and then teaching them doctrinal beliefs. Getting a point-in-time decision is not as important as incorporating the non-believers into the church and slowly teaching them to live as a Christian and learn our language. A Faithful life is more important than a point-in-time questionable decision. Correct doctrine is important, but teachng them the whole truth as they grow in a Christian community is the better way to go. This book help me to think through the theology of outreach that a church should have.