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 enlarge | Author: Brennan Manning
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Category: Book
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Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 12400
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2 Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1576833348
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.4
EAN: 9781576833346
ASIN: 1576833348
Publication Date: September 2002
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 A Must Read August 2, 2007
If you ever wondered why you behave or react to things the way you do this is a excellent book to help you understand why and how you got that way. I wish I had read something like this 30 years ago.
Once Again, Brennan Manning delivers! June 3, 2007
I have to admit that I was skeptical in beginning this book. Could this really measure up to 'Ragamuffin Gospel'? Or would I be left disappointed? Surprisingly, I was not at all disappointed. In fact, I would even go as far as to say this book surpasses "Ragamuffin Gospel!" Manning beautifully describes the intense and fierce love of Jesus for us, and states the necessity of teaching the Church today this truth. I recommend, like Manning, to read this book slowly, meditatively, and prayerfully.
Abba's Child - Balancing the Criticisms May 23, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Abba's Child" is, in my opinion, the quintessential Brennan Manning, though I recognize some may feel that is not necessarily a positive. I do understand and give merit to a few of the criticisms, especially of his use of Merton. However, I believe that Manning is writing here to a very real and very deep spiritual need, foundational to most other understanding of God. Something that Merton, regardless of other points of personal conviction and practice, understood well--something that many would-be theologians often overlook. Lest we forget, the Apostle Paul (likely educated under a Greco-Roman system as well as in Jewish theology) was a master and proponent of using secular philosophy and non-Christian religious writings to illustrate his points and to share the truth of Christ's love. If I am not mistaken, his contemporaries were critical of him for the same reasons many today are critical of Manning. Paul's use of what amounted to first century pop-psychology and non-Judeo-Christian philosophical elements did not, in any way, compromise the truth of his message. He used these things to illustrate truth in relevant and engaging ways; to break through cultural and intellectual barriers; and to single out truth.
So I say, before you make your case, test Manning. Test the truth, gentleness--the audacity of Father's love. Meditate on it. Take it in. Not necessarily following Manning's personal path, but certainly exploring some of the ways he suggests one might... can... should discover such love in truth. There is one way to God, through Jesus. But biblically speaking, I believe there were many ways in which people made their way to Jesus. Manning eloquently, passionately, poignantly speaks to the barriers that have kept many from Him.
By the way, "Posers, Fakers, and Wannabes" is a student adaptation of "Abba's Child." While, in general, I am not a fan of audience adapted works, I found it to be equally as powerful-- not the least watered or dumbed down.
 Great book May 20, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have read nearly all of Brennan Manning's books. This is a great book about grace in our lives. It is definitely a good read.
Abba's Child March 16, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was purchased for a friend since she cannot order online. It came in good time and was as had been represented in the listing for it. I had a chance to glance through it before getting it to her and found it to be very interesting. My friend is very pleased with it. It had been recommended to her by a teacher. Thank you for presenting such great books for sale and for the good service in getting them to us.
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