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Week of Prayer 2009
Book Review
The Reason For God
by Timothy Keller
Reviewer: John Cavanagh
Like T M Wright’s “Simply Christian”, this is a book written for people who want
answers about Christianity. Keller grew and planted a church in Manhattan where he
progressed by holding hour-
of life. Issues such as “There can’t be just one religion?”
and “How could a good God allow suffering?” were frequently raised, amongst others.
The book begins by examining the top seven questions he was asked. He provides an excellent analysis of the issues involved that is relevant not only to New York, but to people anywhere. For that reason it is a good book for any Christian who wants either to build up his or her own faith, or to equip himself or herself in answering people with doubts.
The second part of the book is a robust exposition of the uniqueness of the Christian faith and why it is the only answer to the needs of the human heart. It is called “Part 2: The Reasons For Faith”, and it is incredibly faith building. It also has seven chapters covering issues such as “The (True) Story of the Cross” and “The Realities of the Resurrection”. The chapter on “Religion and the Gospel” was particularly interesting.
Keller, like Wright, draws on the writings of C. S. Lewis and Alistair McGrath, and he also quotes Wright. There is a similarity of spirit which means that if you like one, you are likely to like them all!
An outstanding book to read and re-
Published by Hodder and Stoughton
ISBN number 978-