Dr. Mathew's Deuteronomy

Evaluation

Many books have been written about the spiritual depravity and complacency of the American Church. It is obvious to us in the West of the condition our churches and ministries are in. However, I find great value in Dr. Thomson Mathew writing this book connecting his wide perspective of ministry to the American reader. Mathew’s book is a must read for anyone who would like a clearer perspective of how diverse cultures can experience the life change of Jesus Christ in a relevant Spirit filled context.

Deuteronomy was written by Moses as a letter of remembrance to the Israelites so that they would not forget what God had done for them and so they could pass these words of wisdom on to generations to come. I believe that Dr. Mathew’s book has that same feel. It is a compilation of articles and essays that convey the

was written in a unique style. The short, single topic chapters, I’m assuming, are a compilation of articles written over time. Although lacking the depth and detail that we are accustomed to in academic textbooks, it served its purpose to capture the unique experience that Dr. Mathew brings. I believe that the purpose of the book was to give a broad perspective of Christianity as experienced through Mathew as a Student, Pastor, Professor, Father, Husband, and Son. I believe that his perspective was communicated clearly.

Because I have not trained myself to read with a critical eye, I always give the writer the benefit of the doubt. I believe this book to be factual because of the integrity of the author. I did not read anything in this book that I could not agree with wholeheartedly. I especially found myself agreeing with his assumptions on Pastoral Ministry and Mathew’s passion for his daughters. Those are both areas that I have experience in and I can positively identify with.

The two areas that I though were the strongest in this book was Mathew’s perspective on Pentecostal Reformation and Chronic