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Epic: The Story God Is Telling By John Eldredge ( Thomas Nelson )
Release Date: 2007-03-13
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Product Description
In Epic, a retelling of the gospel in four acts, John Eldredge invites us to revisit the drama of life, viewing God not only as the author but also as the lead actor, exploring His motives and His heart. Eldredge examines the power of story, the universal longing for a "plot" that makes sense deep inside us, our desire for a meaningful role to play, our love of books and movies, and how all of this points us to the gospel itself.
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 Powerful book!
If you've ever wondered why certain storylines like "happily ever after" and "good defeating evil" resonate with us so deeply, you will want to read this book. John Eldredge does a fantastic job of showing how the plots to our favorite books and movies all bring us back to the truth of God's Kingdom. Moreover, he shows how each of us have a special role to play in God's story. I highly recommend this book!
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Epic: A book worth sharing ( tishboom )
Someone who heard of my searchings regularily advised me to try reading some of Eldridge's books... boy were they on the ball!
I read Desire first, then Epic and I'm now about to Wake the Dead... but I believe that Epic is the book that composes of Eldridge's World View.
A part of me wishes it was longer - but as a manifesto, its a good length and a book that is easy to lend around.
Taking the cue from Josesph Cambell's theory of the hero's journey, Eldridge shows us that behind our desires is the God who is the knightly king on the white horse. The hero, the king, the saviour, even the king in disguise. Our longing for adventure, trials and triumph are the call to join into this massive tale of paradise lost, found and restored.
Being a novice writer and budding theologian, I loved the story of existance and how it fits with the God in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.
When someone really wants to know where my own faith journey is right now - I can use this book to tell them.
Fantastic at any price!
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This is for Everyone Who Wants to Learn Their Story ( trustdr )
We learned about this in one of our Sunday School classes. As marketing and management professors, we've always been story tellers, and always encouraged our students to share their stories. This is for all of us who want to learn their role in the Greater Story, and how we can contribute to its ongoing development and fulfillment.
If you feel like you belong to someone, and to larger community that loves you and wants to hold you up, this short book is wonderful reminder that your feeling is justified, and waiting to be fulfilled. Once you read this book, you'll want to start sharing your story with others to get involved in the larger story-making that we all belong to.
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Inspiring Truth
This book helps the reader to see the whole story of what life is really about and what we are truly living for. This, in turn, instates purpose and excitement in everyday life. If you feel drained and wish there was something more to live for, then check out Epic.
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Very Inspirational Reading
For such a small book The Epic is a wonderfully inspiring read. It would be enjoyed by new Christians and folks who have lived the Christian life for many years. I just loved it as did my daughter and granddaughter. I think everyone in the world should read this book and it doesn't take much time to do it. I personally loved it and wish I could give everyone a copy.
Barbara Hewitt
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