The Embarrassed Believer

by Hugh Hewitt

Book Overview

Due to increased hostility toward Christianity, believers have become too timid about their faith and alternative religions have stepped in to fill the void. Hewitt offers an intelligent,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849914191
• ISBN13: 9780849914195
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

For those who are tired of seeking, seeking, seeking...

This book is good for Christians who already know what they believe, and are tired of yet one more program to help Christians "find" or "discover" the truth in their religion. Hewitt accurately protrays the truth of the Christian faith for Christians, and the need to speak up without embarrassment for the faith. He shows how proponents of other religious systems, also claiming the truth as they know it, are not shamed by the media, but rather, lauded. What has happened to Christians? Reading the Bible is helpful in answering that question (the Way of the Cross is real), and Hewitt has much to say about how to cope with, and be proud of, being a Christian believer. A well thought out book from a real thinker.

Hewitt Shouldn't Be Embarrassed About This One

It was a good read. Hewitt doesn't try to spare anyone's feelings during the book, including his own. He hits hard and doesn't pull any punches on the Embarrassed Believers, but delivers a matter of fact lay out. It's not high Christology (you theology majors know what I'm talking about); it doesn't claim to be. But should still challenge even the most seasoned believer. I think the end was a little lacking because it left a lot of questions and provoked thought, but doesn't really give you an answer to the questions it raises...it doesn't even really make a step in the direction of answering questions. However, I would still recommend that you read it. It's worth the small amount of effort you need to get through it and you'll have more than your fair share of food for thought.

An Excellent Response to the American Evangelical Crisis!

Hugh Hewitt challenges readers with a thoughtful essay on the sad state of American culture, the confusion that exists within American evangelicalism, and the responsibility of Christians to engage a hostile public square with the integration of faith and intellectual pursuit. Hewitt's book doesn't bore the reader with lengthy lamentations, but rather provides a series of clever rhetorical snap shots which combine to lend strong support to his argument. Hewitt's writing style is clean, crisp and stimulating enough to capture the attention of Christians and non-Christians alike. I highly recommend Hugh Hewitt's book to all who are serious or, for that matter, even curious about the role that faith should play in the life of the mind.

a challenge to all believers

This book is for anyone who has ever been wary about something like praying in public. It will develop or change your approach to personal evangelism.. I found Hewitt's words challenging, but in the end realized they were God's words echoed through Hewitt. Add this book to the list of believer preparedness reading you already have, it's a must.

Don't be a bystander

A must for anyone who has ever felt uneasy while praying over a meal in a busy restaurant. A book that should be read by every beleiver who for whatever reason has been timid about sharing their belief. Hewitt sets the standard high and at times I felt exhaused when considering the changes I needed to make in my approach to day-to-day evangelism. I also realized that it wasn't Hewitt who was setting the standard so much as it was God's echoed words through Hewitt. This book is a stirring read that will change you.