The golden cow: Materialism in the twentieth-century church [Paperback]

John White (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 175 pages
• Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press (1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877844909
• ISBN-13: 978-0877844907
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #562,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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John White was born in Liverpool, England, on March 5, 1924, and grew up in Manchester. After serving as a reconnaissance photographer in the Fleet Air Arms during World War II, he completed medical training at Manchester University. He later participated in a variety of short-term missions efforts (including Bible smuggling!) and captitalized on many opportunities to encourage Christians behind the Iron Curtain during the beginning of the Cold War.

On June 25, 1955, White married Laureate May O'Hara. From 1955 to 1964 he served as a medical missionary with New Tribes Mission. Later he was appointed associate general secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students of Latin America.

White emigrated to Canada with his family in 1965 and later completed his residency in psychiatry in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He next filled the post of associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and also served locally as pastor of Church of the Way.

He wrote 25 books as well as numerous articles and study guides. A much sought-after speaker, he lectured around the world at churches, conferences and leadership events. During his later life, White moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, helping to plant a Vineyard church there (Surrey Vineyard) and becoming involved in the larger Vineyard Christian Fellowship.

John White died in 2002, but his written ministry lives on, with over 1.5 million of his books in print.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for the 21st century Christian, December 24, 2006

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As Christians in the 21st century western world we tend to accept the social, cultural and economic world in which our church is ensconsed as normative. This colours how we interpret what Jesus and his followers taught about the God of Israel around 2 millenia ago. This book serves as a powerful readjustment for the 21st century Christian. Even though it was written about 25 years ago, what it has to say is even more relevant today than when it was at first written. My only regret about the book is that, by the author's own admission, it is not an empirical sociological study of materialism in our churches. Nevertheless, it hits hard with a message that we all need to hear. Non Christians, particularly those whose eyebrows are raised at some of the antics of supposedly "Christian" organisations and figures, will also find this book a worthwhile read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Money and what it tells you, April 19, 2010

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This review is from: The golden cow: Materialism in the twentieth-century church (Paperback)

I've read this book a number of times and purchased and given away a number of copies. Lots of good guidelines about money and giving including giving without trying to gain power because of the gift.