GOD AT LARGE

by Chad Walsh ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 1, 1970

The author characterizes this brief book as a ""radical experiment in communication."" It purports to deal with three things: the Christian doctrine of the Resurrection; the question of the kind of language in which Christian teaching can be communicated; and the ""mutation of consciousness"" that is taking place today, especially among the younger generation. If these appear to be three disparate strands, a reading of the pages is likely to reinforce that impression. The author makes abundant use of briefest allusion to current topics and events, in the fashion of TV ""quickies."" The sense of sequence and cumulation that results seems about as convincing as the TV analogy. Interspersed in and between chapters are passages of verse, often cast in limerick form. Along with these are reworkings of fairy tales, a set of four meditation cards and directions for their use, and one chapter, 37, which consists of a blank page. It is not always clear what audience the author is addressing. He seems to be seeking affinity with the younger more-or-less revolutionary generation; but he devotes a substantial part of his discussion to questions of theology and theological seminaries. Strong social criticism is implied but rarely developed. At times the material seems repetitious. The book may be a more radical venture in communication than it appears to be; if it is, that fact somehow doesn't get communicated.

Pub Date: Jan. 1, 1970

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Seabury

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1970

Categories: NONFICTION