Dangerous Faith: 50 Powerful Believers Who Changed the World

by Susan Hill, Susan Hill

World-changers. Rebels. Rejecters of the status quo. Throughout history, Christians were never meant to have a safe faith. Highlighting 50 people throughout the millennia, this book is a compilation of faith, facts, and art that celebrates the faith lives of spiritual giants and inspires you to grow in your own personal faith. Dangerous Faith is a collection of essays and inspiration about Christians who have changed the world. This four-color gift book This valuable resource is perfect Be inspired by spiritual heroes from many eras in history up to today and make their strength your own. If you enjoy this book, check out Dangerous Prayers .

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published May 31, 2022

Reviews

[Goddess of Chaos · Rating 4 out of 5]

A generous 3.5 stars...

I enjoyed the biographies, but the book title left me expecting something... MORE. I think it was the phrase Dangerous Faith that led me astray. I was expecting to read about people who took dangerous chances, because their faith inspired them to do what they knew was right, even if society wasn't ready.

What I got was biographies of people who did great things, and happened to be Christian, or so it felt in many cases.

I enjoyed the biographies, and learned some new things, hence giving it as high a rating as I am, but for living up to the chosen title? Not quite.

[Karlissa J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many lives to learn from, coming from a variety of time periods and ethnic backgrounds. I would actually say one of the things I learned is that I don't want my life to look like the lives of some people in the book, who got caught up in culture wars over non-essential doctrinal issues. However, I am glad to know more about some of the figures in the anti-slavery movement and women's rights movement.

[Ragne · Rating 1 out of 5]

A misleading title. I stupidly thought it would be about revolutionaries and people who through their faith changed the world. It's not. Often, it's just about famous people who happened to be Christians. (Yes, it's only Christians.)

It's also whitewashing some seriously questionable characters, skipping over truly important people who actually made an impact for the better in the world.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

"God and one woman make a majority"
Josephine Butler

J.C. Ryle
"I have not the least doubt, it was all for the best. If I had not been ruined, I should never have been a clergyman, never have preached a sermon, or written a tract or book."

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations but the book itself was hugely disappointing. If I remember I will write a more thorough review when I have time.