Risking The Truth
Handling Error in the Church
Interviews with Martin Downes
GoodBookStall Review:
I have to say that I enjoyed reading this book although it left me wondering who might buy it. The pastors and teachers that Martin Downes interviews all come from a Reformed school of theology and are keen to express this in their responses to his questions. Unfortunately with twenty interviews in a 247 page book each conversation is short and much of the material is repeated on several occasions. This restricts the readership to someone looking for an introduction to Christian doctrine from a reformed perspective. Sadly, even here the book disappoints. Because of the way it is written, Downes never passes beyond a purely superficial comment on any of the key doctrines of the faith. However, on a positive note, accessibility is this book’s redeeming feature. The interview format is easy to read and the content of the dialogue illuminates the strength and weaknesses of a Reformed theological position.
Reviewer: Steve Langford (12/09/09)
I have to say that I enjoyed reading this book although it left me wondering who might buy it. The pastors and teachers that Martin Downes interviews all come from a Reformed school of theology and are keen to express this in their responses to his questions. Unfortunately with twenty interviews in a 247 page book each conversation is short and much of the material is repeated on several occasions. This restricts the readership to someone looking for an introduction to Christian doctrine from a reformed perspective. Sadly, even here the book disappoints. Because of the way it is written, Downes never passes beyond a purely superficial comment on any of the key doctrines of the faith. However, on a positive note, accessibility is this book’s redeeming feature. The interview format is easy to read and the content of the dialogue illuminates the strength and weaknesses of a Reformed theological position.
Reviewer: Steve Langford (12/09/09)
