TO LIVE IS CHRIST
By Beth Moore
Monarch. 320 pages
ISBN 1 85424 586 4
This book is a series of edited talks which Beth gave, 'having admired the apostle Paul for years'. She challenges the reader as she has been challenged herself by 'Paul's passion for Christ that is unparalleled in the New Testament'.
She hopes to give the reader a true understanding of the apostle's teaching whilst dispelling any myths about women hating, as she traces his life from childhood to martyrdom. She draws on Paul's experiences and feelings to help the reader think about their own life. She is creative as she paints a picture of his upbringing and lifetimes. This brings the man to life, but sometimes I fear her speculation may be stretched. Her habit of quoting original Greek words adds nothing to the reader's understanding. Unfortunately it can lead one to think that the Bible can only be understood by Greek scholars. It just sounds like she's showing off!
