It can be challenging, then, to turn to the Bible to ensure that what he teaches is true.

The author cannot always adequately explain himself nor can he provide footnotes or references to Scripture. There is often some question as to what comes from the author and what comes from the characters. First, because of the limitations of the genre, it is sometimes difficult to really know what an author means by what he says. There are two things I would like to note about this type of book-theological fiction. Because I’ve received so many questions and because the author covers so much ground in the book (and sometimes in a way that is somewhat unclear) I am going to proceed carefully and with many quotes. My major focus will be the book’s content though I’ll pause to glance fleetingly at the book’s style as well.

I’ll warn in advance that this review is going to be long. It has obviously struck a chord with Christians. My oh my!” This book, which was released in May but which has already gone into its fourth printing, is making a major impact. “This book is a life-changer, a transformer.” “ has become a favorite book OF ALL TIME.” “I am changed. A search of blogs and websites turns up near-unanimous enthusiastic (and almost unbridled) praise for the book. With 102 reviews already posted, it is maintaining a five-star rating with fully ninety three of the reviewers awarding five stars. The Amazon reader reviews for The Shack are remarkable. Sponsor Show Your Support Become a Patron

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