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The Violent Take It by Force

The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy

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The Violent Take It by Force

By: Matthew D. Taylor
Narrated by: Asa Siegel
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Over the last decade, the Religious Right has evolved. Some of the more extreme beliefs of American evangelicalism have begun to take hold in the mainstream. Scholar Matthew D. Taylor pulls back the curtain on a little-known movement of evangelical Christians who see themselves waging spiritual battles on a massive scale. Known as the New Apostolic Reformation, this network of leaders and believers yields colossal influence, galvanizing support for Trump and far-right leaders around the world. In this groundbreaking account, Taylor explores the New Apostolic Reformation from its inception in the work of a Fuller Seminary professor, to its immense networks of apostles and prophets, to its role in the January 6 riot.

Taylor's unprecedented access to the movement's leaders, archives, internal conference calls, and correspondence gives us an insider account of the connection between charismatic evangelicalism and hard-right rhetoric. Taylor delves into prophetic memes like the Seven Mountains Mandate, the Appeal to Heaven flag, and the Cyrus Anointing; Trump's spiritual advisor Paula White's call for "angelic reinforcements"; and Sean Feucht and Bethel Music's titanic command of worship styles across America. Throughout, Taylor maps a movement of magnetic leaders and their uncompromising beliefs—and where it might be headed next.

©2024 Matthew D. Taylor (P)2024 eChristian
Americas Politics & Government Religious Studies United States

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An insightful and challenging book, which I would highly recommend. However I would suggest going for the print/digital version rather than the audiobook, as the narration was soulless, weirdly cadenced and stilted - within 1 minute I was checking whether it was an AI narrator, and never quite fully convinced myself that it wasn’t.

Excellent book, awful narration

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