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Title: The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee ISBN: 0-8423-4710-0 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: November, 1977 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Once Again, The Question Of What Is *Normal*?
Comment: Have you ever heard of Watchman Nee? He was a Chinese national, and the penultimate Christian missionary. He was finally arrested by the Communists when they came to power in China, and he spent the last two decades of his life in a small, barren prison cell. Almost all of his books are transcriptions of his sermons. This one is a series which studies Paul's letter to the "Romans."
First, let me clarify---I am *not* a Christian. Second, let me say that I have read equally non-Christian historians decribe "Romans" as one of the all-time classics of human literature---one of those books that, regardless of your belief, will change you, and broaden your perspective on the life you live. Why? Because it is the most incisive anti-religion treatise you will ever read. What, and this book is in the Bible???
Anyone familiar with my reviews will know that I admire true individuals. Watchman Nee was one of these. Despite the fact that he's a favorite among many Christian believers (even those who tend toward fundamental Christianity), I seriously doubt many of these would agree with some of Nee's most fundamental tenants. He was considered somewhat of a "problem" by other missionaries in China at the time (1920s-1930s). It's no accident that Angus Kinear's biography of Nee is titled "Against The Tide." As a simple example, Nee strongly believed in "the local church." By this, he meant that each individual congregation not only had the right but was *obligated* to establish their own set of doctrinal beliefs. He was solidly anti-institutional religion. He also had a unique view of what consituted human nature (most clearly outlined in "The Spiritual Man" [three volumes]). This view, I believe, was far more consistent with healthy psychology than what most American Christian churches currently preach.
In "The Normal Christian Life," Nee takes on the Apostle Paul at his finest. I'll avoid saying much about the contents, as it's a complicated and detailed study. I'll simply relate one of my favorite chapters. It's Nee's commentary on Paul's exposition on "The Law" of Moses. This actually constitutes several books of the Old Testament, but it can partially be reduced to what most of us know as "The Ten Commandments." Are these rules that we're expected to follow? No, says Nee. The whole point, he says, is this---you can't do this! There is no way that anyone who has ever lived could do it. The person who says they can understands *nothing* about true religion.
Nee uses a very Christian language in his discussion of this issue. If you're not able to "translate" that into your own world view, then Nee is unlikely to do anything for you. If you're a Christian, you *MUST* read this book. If you're *not* a Christian, it would be nice if you could. In any event, this one is a classic.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent book on Christian Growth
Comment: The normal Christian Life by Nee is an excellent book based on the Christian life from the Book of Romans. Nee provides some striking illustrations to help to bring understanding to difficult concepts. I highly recommend this book and his Sit, Walk, Stand (on Ephesians). Some of his other works I would not give 5 stars to, but these two are well worth the five. Read and enjoy!
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best
Comment: This is the best Christian book I've ever read aside from the Bible. If you only ever buy one book, buy the Bible. But if you only buy two books in your lifetime make the second one "The Normal Christian Life" it will change your life. Take it slowly and pray as you read it; it will revolutionize the way you see yourself, the cross, the blood of Jesus, and your status before God. I've read a lot of Christian books, I don't think any of them come close to this. You will be changed. Pray about it.
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Title: Sit Walk Stand by Watchman Nee ISBN: 0842358935 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: November, 1977 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: Spiritual Man by Watchman Nee, Stephen Kaung ISBN: 093500839X Publisher: Christian Fellowship Pubns Pub. Date: December, 1968 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: Christ the Sum of All Spiritual Things by Watchman Nee, Stephen Kaung ISBN: 0935008144 Publisher: Christian Literature Crusade Pub. Date: January, 1980 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Release of the Spirit by Watchman Nee ISBN: 0935008837 Publisher: Christian Fellowship Pubns Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $9.99 |
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Title: Let Us Pray by Watchman Nee, Stephen Kaung ISBN: 0935008268 Publisher: Christian Fellowship Pubns Pub. Date: October, 1995 List Price(USD): $3.50 |
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