C.S. Lewis Redux

If you haven't read Timothy Keller, you probably should. Several friends have been after me to read his books and I finally did - The Reason for God. Good choosing. This book is the best apologetic I have read since C.S. Lewis. Keller takes complex ideas and clearly explores them and how they relate (or don't) to Christianity. He is not an elegant writer but the clarity of his thought and the simplicity of his style make you gradually realize his formidable talent. Others have recognized it too.

Keller is the senior pastor at Manhattan's Redeemer Presbyterian Church, which grew during his tenure from nearly comatose status to 5,000 attendees today at three different locations. What is most interesting is that most of this growth has been modern, urban and young New Yorkers who at least on paper are the cutting edge of today's secular society and the toughest sell for Christianity. He doesn't use gimmicks to attract them but an honest, clear, and very orthodox presentation of the Gospel.

Don't take my word for it - read for yourself and see what you think. Besides The Reason for God, friends have also highly praised The Prodigal God. If Lewis were alive today, he would read Keller, and that's good enough for me.

theresurgence.com/authors/tim-keller