Book Review - The Dust Off Their Feet, by Chris Seay and Brian McLaren

The Books of Act's Retoldsignificant articles that help in understanding the
Brian McLaren, Chris Seay collaborate with eightevolving church of the first century, and finally
pastors, scholars, and theologians to produce thisarticles that reveal ways in which the Holy Spirit is
significant, modern, retelling of the narrative ofshaping the evolving of today's emergent church.
the original emerging church. "The Dust Off TheirThis poignant, vibrant narrative leaves an impact
Feet" is recounting of the book of Acts, asand becomes a dynamic source for both reading
paraphrased by Brian McLaren. In an attempt toenjoyment and as an insightful study of the book
successfully reach a new generation believers thisof Acts. This is book that can be enjoyed while
team of scholars and pastors recapture andreading aloud, alone, or in a family night devotional
communicate the nuances and events of thesetting. I found this approach enhanced the
scriptures through the use of a narrativeexperiential impact of Luke's writing.
approach.Jam-packed with new insights and challenges this
Brian McLaren's powerful retelling of Luke'sis a book for a new generation of Christians.
narrative and the insightful commentary andPastors and lay leaders will be stirred to new
background material, y written, by Chris Seay,commitment and excitement in their service in
bring a fresh relevance to Luke's story of athe church. This is contemporary writing that is
young and powerful church, centered on thepowerful in promise. An amazing and moving
gospel message. The book is made up of threereading experience.
sections, a new paraphrase of the book of Acts,