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Review of Wilderness Cry
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Wilderness Cry by Hilary Hunt takes a scholarly approach in evaluating Christianity as a means to understanding God. The book discusses several foundational issues of Christianity while taking a critical look at its doctrines. It is the result of a man’s confusion, his search for the truth and the presentation of his answers.
When I first saw this book, I was interested especially since it looked to me to be the result of a journey from religion, to doubt and then to faith. While I will say it wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be, it still didn’t disappoint. One of the reasons it didn’t disappoint is the logical and precise way with which the author proved his points. I thoroughly enjoyed the objectiveness and overall scientific outlook taken by the author to a subject that is otherwise subjective and fraught to emotions.
Most books on Christianity are usually not scientific and the ones that are, are mostly apologetics using science to defend Christianity. This book goes against the norm. Right from the beginning it was a critique of everything I know about Christianity, and the good thing is that it is not malicious criticism. Contrary to other books that attack Christianity solely to disprove the existence of God, this book came from the author’s deepest questions – questions which he worked tirelessly to answer so he might understand God for himself (not disprove his existence), and not just by what the Church tells him.
Now when I refer to Christianity (as used in the book), I’m talking about Roman Catholic Christianity and this is where I begin to have issues with the book. Most of the beliefs examined in this book are that of Roman Catholic Christianity, and so as a Protestant Christian, everything discussed passes me by. It would have been preferable if the author examined doctrines from other sects of Christianity but I suppose it would no longer be a personal take.
The author raises several interesting points in the book, however not all were fully discussed. I know this is the author’s choice but there’s no obvious justification for why some topics got discussed in-depth while some were glossed over.
While I by no means agree to everything the author says, reading the book was an eye-opening experience for me into the Roman Catholic Church. It may not have spoken to me directly as I thought it would, still I know one of the lessons I found in the book is to seek God for myself and not just accept everything I’m told without examining its veracity. I will enjoy gifting this book out to friends and people who would like to challenge their beliefs and to people who have felt alienated by organised religion. This book automatically caters to them both.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as there are no obvious errors and it was well written. There is no profane language used and anyone can read it. I absolutely recommend this book.
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Wilderness Cry
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Wilderness Cry by Hilary Hunt takes a scholarly approach in evaluating Christianity as a means to understanding God. The book discusses several foundational issues of Christianity while taking a critical look at its doctrines. It is the result of a man’s confusion, his search for the truth and the presentation of his answers.
When I first saw this book, I was interested especially since it looked to me to be the result of a journey from religion, to doubt and then to faith. While I will say it wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be, it still didn’t disappoint. One of the reasons it didn’t disappoint is the logical and precise way with which the author proved his points. I thoroughly enjoyed the objectiveness and overall scientific outlook taken by the author to a subject that is otherwise subjective and fraught to emotions.
Most books on Christianity are usually not scientific and the ones that are, are mostly apologetics using science to defend Christianity. This book goes against the norm. Right from the beginning it was a critique of everything I know about Christianity, and the good thing is that it is not malicious criticism. Contrary to other books that attack Christianity solely to disprove the existence of God, this book came from the author’s deepest questions – questions which he worked tirelessly to answer so he might understand God for himself (not disprove his existence), and not just by what the Church tells him.
Now when I refer to Christianity (as used in the book), I’m talking about Roman Catholic Christianity and this is where I begin to have issues with the book. Most of the beliefs examined in this book are that of Roman Catholic Christianity, and so as a Protestant Christian, everything discussed passes me by. It would have been preferable if the author examined doctrines from other sects of Christianity but I suppose it would no longer be a personal take.
The author raises several interesting points in the book, however not all were fully discussed. I know this is the author’s choice but there’s no obvious justification for why some topics got discussed in-depth while some were glossed over.
While I by no means agree to everything the author says, reading the book was an eye-opening experience for me into the Roman Catholic Church. It may not have spoken to me directly as I thought it would, still I know one of the lessons I found in the book is to seek God for myself and not just accept everything I’m told without examining its veracity. I will enjoy gifting this book out to friends and people who would like to challenge their beliefs and to people who have felt alienated by organised religion. This book automatically caters to them both.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars as there are no obvious errors and it was well written. There is no profane language used and anyone can read it. I absolutely recommend this book.
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Wilderness Cry
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Latest Review: Wilderness Cry by Hilary L Hunt M.D.
