Winner of the 2014 Christianity Today Book of the Year First Place Winner of the Religion Newswriters Association's Non-fiction Religion Book of the Year The Jesus People movement was a unique combination of the hippie counterculture and evangelical Christianity. It first appeared in the famed "Summer of Love" of 1967; in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district; and spread like wildfire in Southern California and beyond; to cities like Seattle; Atlanta; and Milwaukee. In 1971 the growing movement found its way into the national media spotlight and gained momentum; attracting a huge new following among evangelical church youth; who enthusiastically adopted the Jesus People persona as their own. Within a few years; however; the movement disappeared and was largely forgotten by everyone but those who had filled its ranks.God's Forever Family argues that the Jesus People movement was one of the most important American religious movements of the second half of the 20th-century. Not only do such new and burgeoning evangelical groups as Calvary Chapel and the Vineyard trace back to the Jesus People; but the movement paved the way for the huge Contemporary Christian Music industry and the rise of "Praise Music" in the nation's churches. More significantly; it revolutionized evangelicals' relationship with youth and popular culture. Larry Eskridge makes the case that the Jesus People movement not only helped create a resurgent evangelicalism but must be considered one of the formative powers that shaped American youth in the late 1960s and 1970s.
#39965 in Books Martin Laird 2006-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 5.30 x .90 x 7.10l; .56 #File Name: 0195307607176 pagesInto the Silent Land A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed reading thisBy Big EarlI really enjoyed reading this. I originally bought the audible version; but after a few chapters I realized this content was better read--there were too many areas that I needed to reread to fully understand what the author was saying. I ended up not listening to the rest of the Audible version and simply buying the kindle version. Regardless; the content was great and I appreciate the historical references provided. This book just resonated with me. My reason for 4 stars is that I would think that if you bought the Audible version; that maybe a small discount to those also buying the Kindle version? Or better yet; get the kindle version for free! Now I'm dreaming. :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. RepititionBy M TwainAlthough the book has valuable information about how to meditate; it is very difficult to read and not be bored out of your mind. The author repeats the same information over and over to the point you want to say move on. He also has researched very dead saint from the beginning of time and quotes them over and over. This book could be reduced by two thirds and be much more valuable0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. PerspectiveBy William GriggsFr Laird in this book deepens all the instructions; outlines of progress in contemplation; all the perceived nonsense in the writings of certain teachers of prayer (the respected ones). He brings psychology both West and East to bear on the LANGUAGE so commonly used to instruct someone in contemplative prayer. In the process he makes glowing sense of the gospel and of how a person can discover; "...it is Christ who is living in me." The book is not perfect; but it is a significant addition to contemporary teaching of prayer.
