Through the River: Understanding Your Assumptions about Truth

This book does an excellent job of giving the reader a paddle with which to navigate the issues relevant to epistemology -- especially as it relates to the issue of missions. I recommend this book for those seeking a highly readable introduction to this very important issue for missions. The authors' connection with Dr. Paul Hiebert was what initially drove me to this book, and I found it to be a faithful rendering of Dr. Hiebert's insights and ideas.

Truth is not an easy thing to find. "Through the River: Understanding Your Assumptions About Truth" discusses the ideas of truth in Christianity and how they blend into modern philosophy. Offering much food for thought, the couple writers Jon and Mindy Hurst give readers much sage advice and wisdom on finding their faith and purpose in life. "Through the River" is a top pick for any Christian who currently lives directionless.

This was a transparent look at the three major ways of looking at truth: Positivism, Instrumentalism, and Critical Realism. It is easy to read and avoids the textbook word use that would normally fill a book on this topic. I thought the authors approached the topic with gentleness and grace and it was not an assault on anyone's point of view. I recommend this book if you are looking for a way to understand differences between people, especially when it comes to sharing the Gospel with them. Liberally uses metaphors, stories, and personal examples. Thorough and engaging.

Dear visitor, We are the authors of "Through the River" - Jon and Mindy Hirst and we wanted to take a minute to thank anyone who takes time to check out the book, read the reviews and interact with us. We pray that this book will help you as you seek to have a better understanding of truth and how it relates to your faith, relationships and outreach. Blessings as you champion Truth!

Jon and Mindy Hirst take you through our cultural troubled waters with a canoe and a paddle. They help to identify and avoid serious rapids that impede our understanding of how culture bound we are. This is not an easy canoe trip, but as you cross this river you will learn much about yourself and your assumptions. Give it a hard stroke and you will be rewarded.--Jim Reapsome