Jon Ward
Testimony - Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation
Testimony - Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation
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Testimony is a book by Jon Ward that explores his upbringing in an evangelical church and his eventual break from it. He sheds light on the movement's troubling political and cultural dimensions, calling for truth, complexity, and nuance. Ward's experience and reflections will resonate with readers who grew up in the evangelical movement and those interested in the church's impact on American life.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Jon Ward's life is a fascinating journey of personal and spiritual evolution. His memoir, "Testimony," delves into his upbringing in an influential evangelical church in the 1980s and 1990s, and his eventual departure from it. Through his storytelling, Ward sheds light on the troubling political and cultural dimensions of the evangelical movement, tracing how the Jesus People movement became politically captive rather than prophetic.
As a respected journalist, Ward courageously asks uncomfortable but necessary questions, challenging both those within and outside conservative Christian circles to embrace truth, complexity, and nuance. He recounts his growing alarm and grief over the last several years as evangelical conservatives attacked truth, rejected personal character, and embraced authoritarianism and conspiracism. In his search for a faith that embodies the values he was taught as a child, Ward shares his personal journey and reflections, which will resonate with readers who grew up in the evangelical movement and those interested in the health of the church and its impact on American life.
"Testimony" is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the evangelical movement and its challenges. Ward's writing is clear-sighted and perceptive, and his story is engaging and relatable. This memoir is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of faith and its role in shaping American society.
Weight: 915g
Dimension: 8 x 5 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781587435775
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