Velvet Elvis

Recently I have heard a lot of people talking about Velvet Elvis written by Rob Bell. I have actually heard a lot of mixed reviews. Some love it and others didn't really care for it at all. Since so many people have talked about it, I decided to take a look under the hood.

I wasn't impressed. Still, it was worth my money because I got several good thoughts out of it. The only thing about the book is that I never felt like I was following a pattern. I got a few good nuggets here or there but I just kind of wondered where the author was trying to take me. I'll admit, it could have just been me. I was reading through a lot of it while being distracted by my one year old.

I don't think this book will challenge any seasoned Christian with thinking, but I can see how this book would be a nice little read for those in the beginning of their faith. I do appreciate Bell's aptitude for research. He does manage to reflect on some historical facts that pertain to the setting of several Bible passages, that many ministers or authors would have chosen to ignore (ex. Jesus's garment and Jewish education for children)

Have you read it? Thoughts?