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Being the Body

Written by: Charles Colson, Ellen Vaughn
Narrated by: Charles Colson, Ellen Vaughan
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Many believe Charles Colson and Ellen Vaughn¿s The Body to be the watershed book of the past decade. It impacted the Church worldwide, encouraging Christians of diverse backgrounds to see themselves as part of the universal body of Christ. It challenged many to a new sense of unity, realizing that we blunt the Gospel message every time we divide over petty issues and personal turf.

The book¿s classic truths have not changed. But the world we live in has. Christians in America have had their complacency shattered and their beliefs challenged.

With provocative stories from Christians weeping for their friends in the rubble of the World Trade Center, to new converts kneeling behind the razor wire of a Delaware prison, to unforgettable pictures of God¿s people around the world Colson and Vaughn punctuate prophetic analysis of the problems dogging the Church with striking models of what the Body must be in order to shine Christ¿s light in the darkness¿ and serve as a beacon of truth in a desperate world that is yearning for hope.

©2004 Oasis Audio LLC

What the critics say

"The book draws upon politics, philosophy, and religion, demonstrating Colson's trademark breadth in its quest to foster Christian community." (Publishers Weekly)

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Excellent book with a good narrator!

Excellent book by Chuck Colson. The physical copy has sat in my collection for too long and I was so glad to be able to finally get through it via audio. Excellent work on what it means to be part of the body through all ages and especially now. Theologically sound and challenging to step up and be part of the body in a loving and truthful way!

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