Stuck in the Present
How History Frees and Forms Christians
by David George Moore
Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers
Christian | History | Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 11 May 2021
I am reviewing a copy of Stuck I’m the Present through Leafwood Publishers and Netgalley:
In his book Nineteen Eight Four George Orwell observed that those who pay attention to history have the potential to influence the future. Stuck in the Present offers a grounding in historical consciousness that allows us to better navigate the daily bombardment of information. Amnesia about the past makes one vulnerable to the shackles of our modern-day hucksters who try to convince us that the present is all that matters.
Stuck in the Present includes key interviews that Moore Conducts with leading historians. The conversations invite readers to better understand relevant topics like the living legacy of the Puritans, slavery and the Civil War, and the current struggles for Civil Rights.
David Moore offers wise counsel while speaking to American Christians” that have grown up hearing stories about the past but have never taken history very seriously. With wit and grace, he encourages readers to avoid common historical fallacies and better understand the significance of the past. Stuck in the Present motivates readers to be lifelong learners of history. By doing so, we are enriched and better equipped to engage the complexities of our world.
I give Stuck in the Present five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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