Book: What's so amazing about Grace?
Author: Philip Yancey
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0-310-23346-1
Subject: Theology/Counselling
Content: General


Notes: Philip Yancey, an American journalist and editor-at-large for Christianity Today, wrote the book What's So Amazing About Grace? in 1997. The book delves into the concept of grace in Christianity, arguing that grace is something people deeply desire and is a fundamental aspect of the gospel. Yancey also criticizes local churches for neglecting grace and focusing more on eradicating immorality. What's So Amazing About Grace? incorporates Bible narratives, personal anecdotes from Yancey's life, historical events, and various other stories.

I found this book not quiet as easy to read as I may have first expected. The subject Grace has perhaps, not been one of the easiest to consider with the vast divergence of opinions. But I do feel Yancey approached it with candour and a good sense of the Spirit.

Perhaps readers should sometimes look for books that will challenge them rather then support already set ideals and beliefs. If you're looking for just such a book, then this could be it.

M J Flack