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Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices | 
 enlarge | Authors: Frank Viola, George Barna
Publisher: BarnaBooks
Category: Book
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Rating:  203 reviews
Sales Rank: 859
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.6 x 1.2
ISBN: 141431485X
Dewey Decimal Number: 262.0017
EAN: 9781414314853
ASIN: 141431485X
Publication Date: January 2008
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Have you ever wondered why we Christians do what we do for church every Sunday morning? Why do we "dress up" for church? Why does the pastor preach a sermon each week? Why do we have pews, steeples, choirs, and seminaries? This volume reveals the startling truth: most of what Christians do in present-day churches is not rooted in the New Testament, but in pagan culture and rituals developed long after the death of the apostles. Coauthors Frank Viola and George Barna support their thesis with compelling historical evidence in the first-ever book to document the full story of modern Christian church practices.
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 A Must Read October 10, 2008
L Cortez
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best book I've ever read. A must read for any of you who are wondering why you do the things you do every Sunday morning in church, and wondering if there isn't more meant for you.
Excellent book. Informative and challenging October 9, 2008
James Ziessler (Fresno, CA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
For the Christian seeking more than the status quo in their spiritual life. It's not a devotional, nor easy reading.This will challenge your core beliefs. Not about God or the person of Jesus, but the church. The church of the 21st century has moved away from its founders roots. Jesus still stands as the cornerstone of the church, but the institution of todays church does not even remotely resemble its radical, dynamic, and transformational beginnings. Only read this book if you are seeking for something more in your understanding of His church and your spiritual journey.
The History of Christianity made plain October 4, 2008
Mildred A. Parker (San Antonio Tx)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been a Christian all my life, but have had doubts about some of its methods. Sure enough, Pagan Christianity, cleared up some of those doubts but I still believe that "Jesus died for my sins." What I read is what is going on today in ministry and music, the culture of the world has invaded the 21st century Church. What I could say in another way is, "the Church has looked across at the Jones' house, and thought that the grass looked greener over there. So, here we go again. We must be like them. I enjoyed the book. The person that suggested that I read it said that it made him mad. Not me, even though some of the eye-openers for me, or confirmations are not an issue if they are done in the right spirit.
Thought provoking with historical references galore... September 29, 2008
M. Dillon (Coleraine, MN United States)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Other reviewers have mentioned things like "just because a tradition's basis is not found in the Bible doesn't make it wrong". Viola and Barna seem to disagree with this notion entirely - as do I. They also support their case with examples replete with historical evidence. Highly recommended!
Fantastic Book, but the Sequel is Even Better September 28, 2008
evergreen
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic book, but as the reviews show, it is controversial. Pastors who don't wish to see the church change and committed Roman Catholics will hate the book because it challenges their traditions. People who are interested to know where our traditions came from will love the book as well as people who feel we need big changes in the church. I thought it was fascinating to learn all the history behind what we do. Going to church will never be the same for me now. While I think this is a great book, the sequel is even better. "Reimagining Church" helped me to understand what church can really be like and how it is related to God's nature and desire for community.
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