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The Air We Breathe
- How We All Came to Believe in Freedom, Kindness, Progress, and Equality
- Narrated by: Glen Scrivener
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Discover the Christian roots of the values we prize in Western society.
Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world?
Today in the West, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted, and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them?
In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes listeners on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity, such as freedom, kindness, progress, and equality, are a crucial part of the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his introduction: “The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don’t notice it.”
This is a book for both believers and sceptics—giving Christians confidence to be open about their faith and showing sceptics the ways in which the message of Jesus makes sense of their most cherished beliefs. Whoever you are, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the values you hold dear as you discover the power and profundity of Jesus and his revolution.
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- Mr Andrew Lamberton
- 07-09-22
Fantastic
One of the best books I've ever read!
A real exploration into faith, our world, the influence of Jesus and what it means for us.
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- Tony
- 12-03-23
Clear and insightful
This is classic Glen Scrivener. Clear, well argued and read with his own inimitable style. Loved it!
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- Joy Fowler
- 18-08-22
Brilliantly written, engages with philosophy well
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this. Unmasks much of the secularist whitewashing that has gone on of our history.
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- Alisdair J. Semple
- 31-01-23
Irresistible?!
Choose your miracle …
For open minded thinkers and closed minded skeptics.
I liked the punchy style, the provocative insights and the big questions … this is a book that you’ll want to disagree with … and in some places you will, but in quite a few places you may be surprised by where you end up agreeing … or, at least, wanting to disagree … but wondering how to.
Well worth a listen!
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- Msc
- 27-01-23
Excellent
Concise, accessible and, above all, helpful. Broad overviews but deep truths. An easy way to get a handle on big questions without getting lost/overwhelmed.
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- Joy T.
- 07-12-23
Awesome
Wonderful overview of the development of Western ethics and society and how the Jesus story is foundational to our way of life. Fascinating and uplifting!
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- Mohani
- 09-12-22
Incredible!
Well laid out history and analysis of world and why Christianity is so fundamental.
The last chapter is definitely worth a second read for its truthful conclusions.
Well narrated and presented. It’s definitely going to be a Christmas gift to all my circle.
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- MS SARAH C JONES
- 03-11-23
Phenomenonal! Truly outstanding. A must read.
This is highly compelling. Beautifully articulated, cogently argued. Utterly persuasive. I thoroughly recommend it.
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- James B.
- 30-11-22
Great book
Amazingly written. Thoughtful, thought provoking and comprehends. Definitely worth listening to. For Christian and non Christian readers alike
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- Joe W
- 26-02-23
Amazing book
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Beautifully written, thoroughly researched, engagingly reasoned, and warmly narrated. I read this as an active Christian, but would happily recommend it to mates of other faiths and none. Excellent from start to finish
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