Postmodern Times

I just finished reading Gene Veith's book Postmodern times: A Christian Guide to Contemporary Thought and Culture (2003), and it was good! Veith shares his view almost in a prophetical way. Unlike many other evangelical writers, Veith stresses the opportunities that postmodernism brings about, which is refreshing. However, the book is already almost 10 years old. That does not mean that it is outdated, but a lot has happened especially in the area of technology, and those parts call for updating.

What was good in the book?
1) Overall clarity of the book. Even though it is philosophical, only one or two chapters were more demanding.
2) Explanation of the development of thought. Veith gives a comprehensive account which deals with all spheres of life and society.

Critique?
Slight repetition here and there.

To whom I'd recommend?
Everybody! Especially all educators should read this book; pastors, sunday school teachers, teachers, youth workers, mothers... Everybody who is interested to know why things have changed, and who are willing to understand what consequences the changes might have, and how to react to the changes. To everybody who thinks we are still living in a modern world.

Grade (1-5)
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