God's Forever Family, the Jesus People Movement in America
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Larry Eskridge's 'God's Forever Family' offers an in-depth exploration of the Jesus People Movement, tracing its roots from the late 1960s counterculture to its widespread influence on American evangelicalism.
The book delves into the movement's diverse expressions, from communal living experiments to the rise of Christian coffee shops and contemporary Christian music.
Eskridge examines key figures and events, providing context to understand the movement's complex relationship with mainstream institutions.
Through meticulous research, the book uncovers the movement’s lasting legacies, including its role in shaping modern worship styles and approaches to evangelism.
It also addresses the movement's internal tensions and challenges, offering a balanced perspective on this transformative era in American religious history.
The book delves into the movement's diverse expressions, from communal living experiments to the rise of Christian coffee shops and contemporary Christian music.
Eskridge examines key figures and events, providing context to understand the movement's complex relationship with mainstream institutions.
Through meticulous research, the book uncovers the movement’s lasting legacies, including its role in shaping modern worship styles and approaches to evangelism.
It also addresses the movement's internal tensions and challenges, offering a balanced perspective on this transformative era in American religious history.
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Recommended by Derek Rishmawy for its deep dive into the Jesus People Movement beyond Calvary Chapel.
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