The Grand Weaver: How God Shapes Us through the Events in Our Lives by Ravi Zacharias Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Grand Weaver: How God Shapes Us through the Events in Our Lives
Book Review: Good, but simple
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a gift I gave on the advice of a professor. I read the first chapter and found it was simple, but good. A nice read for those who are still in the early years of their Christian faith and those who want to explore more of what it means to be Christian.Book Review: Great stories, great perspective
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a new fan of Ravi's writing, although I've always enjoyed hearing him speak. This book is engaging and his perspective is very helpful in understanding others outside of the American church life.
I especially liked the study questions at the back. I thought #8 describing God's calling for your life is well-put and true. Bible passages are included throughout and illustrate Ravi's perspective well in this read.
Book Review: Intellectually Bankrupt
Summary: 1 Stars
The introduction starts out telling the story of an Indian father/son weaving team creating beautiful saris out of thread, then uses this as evidence in a rather absurd leap:
"Now if an ordinary weaver can take a collection of colored threads and create a garment to beautify the face, is it not possible that the Grand Weaver has a design in mind for you, a design that will adorn you as he uses your life to fashion you for his purpose, using all the threads within his reach."
It's downhill from there. Lots of colorful analogies that hold no bearing on the conclusions he draws from them outside the visual metaphor he creates. But I'll be honest, I couldn't bring myself to finish it after getting half way through. Perhaps all the really great stuff is left for the end. I doubt it.
Book Review: Interesting read, but not Ravi's best work
Summary: 4 Stars
Dr. Ravi Zacharias is one of the best modern Christian Apologists in the world today. I have read several of his books, listened to his radio program for years, and heard him lecture in person. In the Grand Weaver Ravi takes a more reflective approach and provides an interesting read. Ravi describes how God works in our lives, sometimes in very subtle ways. Full of stories and pragmatic examples, this book is different than most his other works, and can be very beneficial to Christians. I found his discussion about worship, prayer, and the Eucharist to be very useful.
While I think he is overall successful in conveying his message to the reader, I do not think this books reflects the best of Dr. Zacharias work. I have heard the lectures and presentations that are used for the basis of the book, and I feel like the audio versions are much better than the book. It seems like not as much effort as usual was put into making the book as strong as the original presentation. I am probably holding Dr. Zacharias to a very high standard, but I think it is fair to say that this book when into print a little too quickly.
If you like Dr. Zacharias' radio program I think you will enjoy this book. It is not very long, and there is plenty of solid content to learn from and grow.
Book Review: It's Ok...
Summary: 3 Stars
Ravi delivers a thoughtful yet sometimes wooden exposition of true faith. This is not your classic Zacharias book because it lacks the punch and care that is found in his other books. The book reads as if your having a conversation with a weary man just returning from a long trip. For this reason I was somewhat disappointed.
Nevertheless, there are many good insights in The Grand Weaver and in the end Ravi's basic message is the same as always: May Christ be preached and God be glorified. And it cannot be more true nor is it overstated to say that even the most disappointing Zacharias book is still far better than the best efforts by most Christian writers today.