postChristian: What's Left? Can We Fix It? Do We Care? — Audiobook
postChristian: What's Left? Can We Fix It? Do We Care? is an audiobook by Christian Piatt about rethinking Christian faith and church life in a post-Christian era. Its description frames the book around retaining Christianity's virtues, confronting scandals, and considering how faith might be renewed.
At a glance
- Examines Christianity's virtues and scandals while asking what faith might look like beyond institutional religion.
- Description draws on historical, religious, and pop-cultural figures to consider ways to preserve and reinvent Christian faith.
- Narrated by the author, Christian Piatt.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration offers a direct presentation of Piatt's argument.
- The unabridged audiobook runs 6 hours and 6 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Christian Piatt |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christian Piatt |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 6 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Jericho Books |
| Publication date | August 12, 2014 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in contemporary Christian faith, church life, and religious change.
- Christians and non-Christians open to a provocative discussion of Christianity's future.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a neutral survey of religions or a purely historical account of Christianity.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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7% 7% - 1 star
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, but a substantial minority are in the lower star categories, so reception is not uniformly favorable. Ratings alone do not explain the differences in response or establish which arguments listeners appreciated. Consider whether the book's provocative treatment of church life and Christian faith suits your interests.
Frequently asked questions
What is postChristian about?
The description presents a discussion of Christianity's virtues and scandals, and asks how faith could be preserved or reinvented as people move away from institutional church life.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
Christian Piatt is listed as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 6 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
It is listed as unabridged.
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