The Deity Formerly Known as God Audiobook
The Deity Formerly Known as God is Jarrett Stevens’s unabridged audiobook about examining distorted images of God and comparing them with biblical portrayals. It considers six destructive and six constructive views through the lens of Jesus’ teachings, narrated by Art Carlson.
At a glance
- Explores six destructive and six constructive views of God.
- Uses images drawn from Jesus’ teachings to reconsider common assumptions about God.
- Short listening length of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Unabridged audio format presents the book as a single listening experience.
- The six-and-six framework gives the discussion a clear organizing structure.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 3 hours and 30 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Jarrett Stevens |
| Narrator | Art Carlson |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
| Publication date | January 28, 2010 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in Christian reflections on how their ideas about God are shaped.
- Those looking for a relatively short audiobook about biblical images of God.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a technical or academic treatment of Christian theology, which the supplied description does not characterize this as.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Deity Formerly Known as God about?
Jarrett Stevens examines six destructive and six constructive images of God, drawing on biblical portrayals and Jesus’ teachings.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is Jarrett Stevens, and the listed narrator is Art Carlson.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies the audiobook version as unabridged.
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