I know this book has been around for a few decades now. I also know that there are many younger Christians who have never heard of it. That is one of my reasons for reviewing this book, at this time. If you are over 50, like myself, and have never heard of this book, you can lump yourself into the group of people who should read it. I usually review books to put them in the recommended category, or the don’t waste your time category. I recommend books that should be put in your library due to their value in reading again, or lending/giving to people for their edification, and for reference. This book gets a recommend, and I’ll tell you why in the review.
Schaeffer gives us a broad overview of human philosophies, and societal changes, including the effects of Jesus’ life, and ministry. He takes us from the beginnings of human philosophy, to our times of postmodernism, and explains the dangers of communism. The effects of Christianity on the world, including western civilization, art, and thinking are all explained efficiently, in laymen’s terms. The book also gives us some analysis of those eras, and their worldviews. If you’ve ever wanted to take a warp speed trip through the eras of our history, but not miss any key points, this book is for you. It is just shy of 300 pages. I don’t know how he managed to stuff them full of important data, and insights. If anyone else had written this, it would have been bloated, and 500 pages. More than likely, it would have become dry as well. Schaeffer did a tremendous favor to all of us who came after him. He was one of our great thinkers. Don’t miss this one.
ISBN 978-1-4335-7691-1
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