![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This book does not really contain the reflections of a theologian or philosopher rather this is a factual account of a person's experiences and thoughts. The story which frames the book is wonderful, but I do wish there was a bit more depth of reflection around the questions of God's sovereign hand.Saying that, I mean to suggest that the book is simply written, and so has the flavour of many of the simple Christian biographies and autobiographies that I've read. I think the book perhaps plays down Black's long term commitment to missions and Christian service - though I would have liked to hear more about where God has taken him. While the book does describe his experience, it does so in the context of what was happening in his life and recovery outside of the spiritual experience itself. Black's decision, instead, to try and live out his experience privately for forty years means that this book is interested more in the question of what to do now. His first words express his long term concerns that he not misappropriate his experience as have some others who've used their experiences or stories as a means to attention or an attempt at fame. ![]() Subjective experiences are limited in what they can mean for everyone or anyone else. I've read a few personal accounts of people's spiritual experiences, and at times been concerned that the person had allowed their personal experience to redefine their theology - and their suggestions for other people's theology. I wasn't sure where a book like this might go. ![]()
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