The Myth of a Christian Religion: Losing Your Religion for the Beauty of a Revolution
- ISBN-10
- 0310283833
- ISBN-13
- 9780310283836
- Category
- Christian life
- Pages
- 223
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Zondervan
- Author
- Gregory A. Boyd
Description
In this sequel to "The Myth of a Christian Nation," Dr. Boyd issues a clear call to manifest God's beauty and revolt against evil. Passionate theology and practical insight combine to create a guidebook for simple, radical, Christ-like living.
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