The Evangelical Universalist

By Jason

23 Jan 2008

Evangelical Universalist

The Evangelical Universalist: £8.57

We had one of the most lively discussions on my blog back in the summer of 2006, around this book (126 comments before we closed the post).

Whilst the author writes under a pseudonym (Gregory McDonald), I know him well, and he’s a great friend. After much lobbying, the publishers are going to distribute the book in the UK.

So no more expensive Amazon.com orders to get the book to the UK! I’ve asked the author to appear here and write about the book, and interact with you all, so watch this space.

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  1. Comment by Joshua Case

    2.43 pm on 24 Jan 2008

    This is great news Jase.

    I thought it was a great book and very well written. For people who have theological arguments with the notions of universalism, the book stays firmly within orthodoxy, while taking what most would accuse of being a “less than orthodox” view of things.

    I hope it gets good readership in the UK.

    I recommend it!
    joshua

  2. Comment by SJ

    9.28 am on 29 Jan 2008

    Hey, thanks a lot for posting about this. I read the earlier with huge interest, and found myself (to my utter joy) convinced by what “Mr MacD” had to say. The idea that either of my brothers, one autistic and one an atheist, would wind up permanently apart from God has never sat well with m conception of a loving God, but I’d never heard about universalism until reading about it on this blog. I am going to order the book now toot sweet! Thank you, again, from the bottom of my heart, for drawing my (and others’) attention to this wonderful doctrine.

    I really enjoy the blog overall, too. Can you recommend any other good Christian blogs out there? I’ve never really used the net for faith-related activities much, and don’t really know where to start looking…

    God bless you!
    Sarah

    1. Comment by Helen

      2.42 pm on 29 Jan 2008

      Sarah, one of my friends is currently discussing Christian Universalism on her blog.

      Jason’s list of blogs he recommends is here (actually that page doesn’t seem to be working right now but I’m sure Jason will get it fixed soon)

  3. Comment by James Prescott

    7.10 pm on 29 Jan 2008

    I will make sure I read this, thanks for pointing it out.

  4. Comment by Mike Morrell

    2.16 am on 30 Jan 2008

    You know, I have never taken a look at this book, and here I am in the U.S.! I shall have to. Readers might be interested to know that I have a collection of 200+ Christian Universalist bookmarks on my personal Del.icio.us page, for research purposes. And just so you know: I neither confirm nor deny the ultimate reconciliation of all things unto Christ, but I do have my hopes. :)

    1. Comment by Helen

      12.50 pm on 30 Jan 2008

      Mike have you seen Pam’s discussion on Christian Universalism?

  5. Comment by Mike Morrell

    3.14 pm on 30 Jan 2008

    I haven’t, Helen. Could you re-send an operative link? That one didn’t work. : (

    1. Comment by Helen

      8.34 pm on 30 Jan 2008

      Sorry Mike – try this:

      Kick-Ass Scholars of Christian Universalism

  6. Comment by Pam Hogeweide

    4.27 am on 31 Jan 2008

    this is a hot topic these days, it seems, at least in certain parts of the blogosphere. I am just now beginning to build a library of books about reconcilationism and evangelical universalism….for starters, i’m not sure what term is best! but i will be interested to know more about this book and will perhaps order it soon. thanks jason for putting it out there. your timing is perfect.

    mike, i’ll be popping by your site soon. helen has reference you at my blog about your collection. fascinating. i’d like to know more about your journey and thoughts on EU. I’ll lurk your blog just as soon as my jury duty obligation allows me to.

  7. Comment by Jeremy Priest

    2.30 pm on 26 Feb 2008

    In this vein, has anyone read Hans Urs von Balthasar’s, “Dare We Hope?”? Though not a universalist, strictly speaking, Balthasar does think through our obligations as Christians to believe in God’s will that all be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

  8. Comment by comebackkid

    10.12 pm on 1 Apr 2008

    As a Christian, I fully adhere all that was stated. But to what extent? Please, help me out: comebackkid1972@gmail.com

    1. Comment by Brandon Vaughn

      10.30 pm on 1 Apr 2008

      What type of help are you wanting?

      Blessings,
      Brandon

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