The author of Infinite Jest and his co-writer discuss rap and popular culture; power; money; racial politics; and language in the first book to seriously consider rap and its position as a vital force in American culture. "Brilliantly written . . . (with) great wit; insight; and in-your-face energy."--Review of Contemporary Fiction.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Buy this bookBy EddieVery lucid; extremely simple; simply amazing. Complex thoughts about our origins and purpose are easily understood. I'm ashamed to say that things I ought to now I am now relearning; but the great thing about the Christian walk is that if we lost our way a bit we simply have to retrace our steps through repentance and going back to those simple truth of the Gospel. I'm halfway through it and it has reinvigorated my faith in God. Francis Schaeffer must have been a prophet because he foresaw our present situation. His treatise is very reasonable that it will only strengthen your faith in the Bible in the midst of skeptics; atheists; secular humanists etc. Add this to your library I'm sure you will return to read it again because I know I will.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Genesis; the historical starting point.By JohnnycatFrancis Schaeffer writes a wonderful book on the importance of Genesis within real historical space and time. The emphasis of the book is that Genesis is the proper and correct historical starting point for all of man's history including the Fall; which Schaeffer points out; brought about 5 divisions (1) between God and man; (2) between man and himself; (3) between man and man; (4) man and nature; and (5) between nature and nature. He rightly connects Genesis 3:15 to the future redemptive work of Jesus to restore what was broken and lost at the Fall. Schaeffer does come up short when handling the creation account as being a literal 6 days or not. He is consistent in referencing how later Old Testament writers and New Testament writers use Genesis as historical fact placed in real time and space; and yet he does not do the same when dealing with the days of creation; thus leaving the door open to day/age theories or gap theory. Over all it is a must read for any believer to see the historical affects of the fall to man's history and to understand that without Genesis "the flow of the rest of history collapses."3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Don't let the date fool youBy Roy SmithI had to buy this book for seminary as required reading. I was skeptical before I read it because it was written in 1975 and seemed like it might be a little outdated. But; I was pleasantly surprised. Having spent almost ten years in Bible colleges; I can say that this is one of the best books on Genesis I have ever read. Very informative; applicable; and fun to read. I recommend this book for anyone teaching a Sunday school class or even just wanting to learn more about the Book of Genesis. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
