On 2010-02-19 Joakim Forars, Oravais, Finland wrote: This is the foremost work by bishop Bo Giertz, a man who combined spiritual and literary genius. Few authors have been able to express the central theological truths with such a depth and acuteness of perception, as well as a lively imagination. While most mature Christians in the end appreciate the spiritual value of the book most, its formal qualities are also evident. Giertz´s power of living the part of his characters is well-developed, the beauty of his Swedish is noteworthy, and his ability to capture the ways of thinking of three different epochs and relate them to timeless truths and recurring experiences is convincing. The scene that leaves the most vivid memory is the young pastor Savonius who meets reality at the deathbed of an old man. His empty liberal theology and theoretical knowledge leaves him helpless. The description is priceless, but the deepest quality is the author´s empathy and ability to dispose the reader to humility.. And summed up by saying Both theological and literary qualities. Currently Hammer of God has an overall rating of 10 over 10.
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AUGSBURG BOOKS claimed In this bestselling novel, three pastors learn the necessity of relying on God´s grace. They fall short of their pastoral duties through public humiliation, self-doubt, inability to accept God´s promises in their own lives, and divisions and quarreling among their parishioners. Ultimately each man rejects temptations and permits the Holy Spirit to work through him. This revised edition includes the final chapter, never before published in English. The new introduction provides historical and theological background to deepen the reader´s understanding of the stories.
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