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Scouting The Divine: My Search For God In Wine, Wool, And Wild Honey (2009)

by Margaret Feinberg(Favorite Author)

3.98 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0310291224 (ISBN13: 9780310291220)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Zondervan

review 1: I came across Feinberg on Ann Voskamp's website--and then I read that Feinberg was recognized by World Magazine as one of 50 younger Christian voices that are making an impact for Christ in the modern world. Then the title grabbed me.The first chapter, Wonderment, drew me in. "When Scripture comes alive in our hearts, it doesn't inform us as much as transform us. As I read I'm discovering that faith isn't about becoming good--it's about becoming godly characters in a greater Story. Somehow, words on a flat page become the passageway to living encounters with ancient saints and sinners, and with a God who was, and is, and ever will be." I love the image of all of life as God's greater Story. Because Feinberg has a passion for God and His Word, and because she realizes... more that many of the metaphors used in the Bible have little to do with her life in her urban world, she visits a vintner, shepherd, farmer, and beekeeper for insights into God's story and applications for her as her spiritual journey unfolds.I was immediately connected--and I felt as if I were making the visits with her. Inviting and engaging, Feinberg's honesty and transparency allows the reader to draw her own conclusions and make applications to life. This is one of those books I'd buy multiple copies of in order to share with friends.
review 2: Growing up in modern, urban America must leave us with some intellectual gaps when reading the Bible, right? The author visits a shepard, a winery, a farm and a bee keeper to see if she learns anything new which will add depth to the many biblical references to all things agricultural. And she does learn new things. A beehive can make 2 pounds of honey per day, among other things. She is a poetic and thoughtful writer. I was introduced to her work when she spoke at our church. If you get a chance, go hear her. less

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