These are some questions that I hope will be addressed by reading it:
- Will I get a sense of Miller's theology? How does he view God - as Lord and Master, as a nice guy who wants us all to be happy and spread cheer, or what?
- In what regard does Miller hold the Bible - as the inerrant Word of God (profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction in righteousness), or as something less?
- How much value does Miller place on the 'experience' of the Christian life as opposed to the 'doctrines' of the faith?
- Does Miller discuss how Christians ought to be? If so, what ought they be and how does it relate to what they ought to be doing?
- What phrases or words will Miller employ so that he can appear 'hip' or 'cool'?
- If Miller is going to discuss Christian spirituality, will he give a definition or just assume I know what he means?
- Is this a book that is necessary, or just filler on the bookshelves? What I mean is, will I get an idea as to why Miller wrote it?
Miller has his own site.
Ha, ha ... you have no idea what you are stepping in my friend. I have been reading 'Christian' authored books for the past thirteen years and I have NEVER read a book straight through, I did with Blue Like Jazz. I have been radically effected by a few books. 1. God's 'The Bible' 2. Brennan Mannings 'Ragamuffin Gospel' 3. 5 Love languages and now 4. Blue Like Jazz.
ReplyDeleteI do think you may not dig his writing style and his perceived uneducated writing style. Make no mistake, I believe Donald is brilliant, but his unassuming, free flowing style might cause some to think he is simple.
I hope you dig it.
The loyal opposition says that you have to read Blue Like Jazz carefully. It's more than a little glib.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so many good things about this book. I haven't read it myself yet. Looking forward to hearing more.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! I put up a post saying that I'm about to read a book, and four people leave a comment. Thanks to all of you!
ReplyDeleteIf you want something that will realy "rock" you and make you think, then read Colossians Remixed: Subverting the Empire. That's a great Sunday School Curriculum for ya.
ReplyDeleteAuthors Brian Walsh and Sylvia Keesmaat