A Mind for Godby James Emery White IVP Books: Downers Grove, Illinois 2006
Every so often someone writes a book about how Christians are to think Christianly. In the past we have seen the likes of Harry Blamires’s The Christian Mind (London: SPCK. 1963) or James Sire’s Habits of the Mind (Downers Grove, Illinois: IVP. 2000). One of the latest is James Emery White’s book, A Mind For God.
White’s book is not quite like the others in that he is not seeking to outline what a Christian mind should look like. It is more of a motivational book to help to improve your Christian mind, to inspire you to read and meditate.
There are two great things about this book. Firstly, it is short and easy to read which means you are likely to read more. The other great thing is the lists of books at the back. As Ecclesiastes says, “Of making many books there is no end” (12:12). But not all the books out there are worthwhile, not to mention the variable quality of websites being published. The lists of books in A Mind For God help the discerning reader work out which books and websites are worth their time and helpful for developing the Christian mind. The book is worth it for these lists alone!
Peter Hughes
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