The Pilgrim Road: Insights From the Early Christians

by David W. Bercot (Editor)

This work is a collection of the best insights, reflections, and practical counsel of the early Christians, arranged by topics.

Paperback

First published October 30, 2012

Reviews

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief, helpful devotional that gathers selections from the early church fathers on various topics -- the kingdom, wealth, love, martyrdom, the way of the cross. The author consciously doesn't give citations because he wants it to be more devotional. The most striking part, though, is how such a collection reveals how far we moderns are from speaking New Testament. That's what the fathers did; they spoke NT categories, without the dismissals and twists of individualism, nationalism, and power. In short, they actually took Jesus at His word. Striking and refreshing.

[Jeannine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm generally a fan of David Bercot's work but this is just a topical selection of quotes from the early church fathers. It doesn't tell you which selection the quote is pulled form. As such it's value as a book is very limited. In fairness to the author he does say clearly that he didn't put that information in the book so expectations are clear up from... I just don't see teh value if you can't link back to teh original source.

[Mike Crean Jr · Rating 5 out of 5]

very inspirational and uplifting to me. different quotes from the early church fathers on various subjects. this book was designed as a devotional work. I very highly recommend this book to others.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most impactful books on my life.

[Phil Burd · Rating 1 out of 5]

Book has no central theme. It is all over the place. Just a bunch of disjointed quotes from early church fathers.