The idea that the actual words of Jesus should receive extra
special attention and honor isn’t a new one, as the red-letter versions of the
scripture attest. The authors believe the concept should be renewed in modern
times. Referencing such topics as hell, economics, Islam, and women’s issues, among
many others, the book is essentially dialogue written in paragraph form.
While I respect Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo, and even
understand the passion behind the thesis, I feel that the message they were
trying to portray in The Red Letter Revolution, and the style in which they
presented it lent itself more to a live panel discussion than a literary work.
I’m afraid I never could bring myself to finish this book.
The format was much too distracting, and took away from what could be a
compelling look at humanity’s besetting sin, that of not taking the Word of God
seriously enough.
I received a
complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing in return for my honest
opinion.
