Pastrix

Markus Gaines reviewed Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber

My Review Of "Pastrix"

5 stars

I went into this expecting another stuffy Christian author making excuses for all the bad shit that happens in the world; I am pleased to say my assumptions were unfounded!

Pastrix follows the journey of Nadia Bolz-Weber as she navigates the intricacies of ordinate life, never once does this book come across as pandering to an absent God! Instead, she describes God as being not above it all, but right in the thick of it, suffering right along with us every step of the way! I, for one, greatly enjoyed it, I'll have to look into her other books as well!

Max Pearl reviewed Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Review of 'Pastrix' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I read this on the plane on my way to NY, which I guess might not be the best environment (lots of screaming babies, so I was distracted a lot.) But it did keep me captivated for a big chunk of the cross-country trip - it's an easy, page-turning read.

It's entertaining, and an interesting look into the current "progressive Christian person of the moment." She comes across funny and smart, as well as vulnerable and broken, like so many of us. I think that's what I liked the most - she's telling the story of a life I can relate to, and her path from fundamentalism through paganism, UUism, then finally to Lutheranism is one I understand, and has similarities to my own path. I'm not a 12-stepper, but I have great respect for those who walk that path, and she writes about what that's been like for her …

I read this on the plane on my way to NY, which I guess might not be the best environment (lots of screaming babies, so I was distracted a lot.) But it did keep me captivated for a big chunk of the cross-country trip - it's an easy, page-turning read.

It's entertaining, and an interesting look into the current "progressive Christian person of the moment." She comes across funny and smart, as well as vulnerable and broken, like so many of us. I think that's what I liked the most - she's telling the story of a life I can relate to, and her path from fundamentalism through paganism, UUism, then finally to Lutheranism is one I understand, and has similarities to my own path. I'm not a 12-stepper, but I have great respect for those who walk that path, and she writes about what that's been like for her in interesting ways.

Her theology is different than mine but I can respect where she is coming from, and it is very clear that if I were in her congregation, she could respect my perspective as well.

Anyway, it is a fun and worthy read. I'd recommend it for just about anyone.

Carl reviewed Pastrix by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Review of 'Pastrix' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

General note: While I think this book is awesome, if swearing in a Christian book offends you, think about steering clear.

Earlier this year I came across something about Nadia Bolz-Weber from a link on a blog that I read. Her story intrigued me, so when I heard about this book I was interested in reading it.

One of the things I have learned in my Christian walk is that grace is a very messy thing, that forgiving people and loving them in spite of their failing is very hard. She raises the bar big-time on that, reminding me that as good I think that I am doing on loving and forgiving, I can always go farther.

This book challenges me a lot.

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