One of the most challenging books I have read in many years. Crouch gives us a view of what culture is, how we relate to it and have opportunities to affect it, and how we can't change it. Throughout, Crouch emphasizes the need for grace in all that we do as culture makers, depending upon the one who is the ultimate culture maker, Jesus. ( )

One of the most challenging books I have read in many years. Crouch gives us a view of what culture is, how we relate to it and have opportunities to affect it, and how we can't change it. Throughout, Crouch emphasizes the need for grace in all that we do as culture makers, depending upon the one who is the ultimate culture maker, Jesus. ( )

Good stuff – not amazing, but solid. See here for more thoughts. ( )

Very insightful book about God's view of culture and analysis of different ways in which Christians may participate in and influence culture. ( )

From birth to death, culture shapes our experience of the world, molding our perceptions of the possible and impossible. At the same time, culture (“what we make of the world”) is both a profound gift and responsibility from God, a point Crouch draws from throughout the arch of the biblical narrative. Crouch offers three excellent contributions to the ongoing discussion of Christians in culture. First, Crouch shares five questions for understanding and evaluating cultural acts and artifacts. This resource alone is a significant gift to the Christian community, helping the discussion move beyond a simplistic sacred/secular dichotomy. Second, Crouch rightly calls redemptive culture to reflect God’s work in the Exodus and Resurrection, placing the impetus of the Christian hope in God rather than political maneuvering, cultural manipulation, or individual ability. Third, Crouch reminds the church that responsible culture making demands a right understanding of power, community, and grace. A