The Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical Options
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Manufacturer: InterVarsity Press
EAN (European Article Number): 9780830817573
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Stanley J. Grenz
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Dewey Decimal Number: 236.9
Publication Date: 1992-09
Reading Level: 239
Description: Jesus is coming back! On this issue Evangelicals are united.But ask, "When will he return? Before or after the millennium? What will the millennium be like? What exactly is our hope?" and you enter a bewildering maze of options all claiming to be the right one.In this book Stanley J. Grenz provides historical and biblical, as well as theological, perspective on the four major positions help by evangelicals--postmillennialism, dispensational premillennialism, historic premillennialism and amillennialism. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each position, he seeks to cut a new path through the maze that reaffirms the valid insights of each and sounds a fresh note of hope in an age of shattered illusions.As an added bonus readers will find that Grenz takes note of some of the latest development in dialog between dispensatinalists and convenant theologians. The result has been some modifications in long-held positions that have brought the two groups closer together.
Details: The pages turned quickly. This book does a good job of presenting the different views currently and historically held about the Millennium. I did not find Grenz practicing any overtly biased writing toward any particular view. I found the information to be very helpful. The most striking and interesting information gleaned from the pages was the apparent impact each view has had on society. It is so obvious once brought to your attention, and also somewhat disconcerting how each view can effect ones behavior and that of society. Each can and is classified into Pessimistic, Optimistic, and Realistic. It is definitely recommended for anyone who is or will be studying eschatology.
Review Summary: A good resource
Date: 2008-03-27
Details: other reviewers here give good overall information - I just want to add that Grenz asserts the amillennial position so readers will be aware of what to expect.
Review Summary: Clear and concise
Date: 2008-03-07
Details: Easy to read and offers excellent summaries of the various eschatological viewpoints and their histories. Very interesting. Definitely worthwhile. If you're interested in learning more about the various approaches to the End of time, this book is for you.
Review Summary: Pretty well documented book
Date: 2007-05-07
Details: I have read several books by Stanley Grenz and I like very much his writing stile and the way he provides an abundant and excellent documentation on the subject matter he is writing about.
Review Summary: Only Grenz Could Make Me Enjoy Eschatology
Date: 2005-10-08
Details: I have always loathed eschatology. All the date setting and charts, mil's and trib's made my head spin and just seemed to be a distraction from the heart of the faith. However, when I was finally forced to tackle it, I (unsurprisingly) found myself in able hands with Grenz. He is even handed, biblically literate, historically comprehensive and, ultimately, relevant.
He conducts biblical and historical surveys of postmillennialism, dispensationalism, historic premillennialism and amillennialism with balance and insight. (I actually found the postmil chapter the most interesting as my unilateral association with it and old line Liberalism was patently discredited). He closes with two profound chapters about how any of these millennial positions will impact personal and church theology and practice and finally some thoughts "corporate eschatology." Very much recommended if you are planning to tackle this subject.
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