Rumors of God by Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson

In their newly released book, Rumors of God, Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson captivate readers with an engaging mix of intellect and references to modern culture. I received a complimentary of this book to review for www.BookSneeze.com. I typically find it impossible to finish books of this genre because they seem to be copies of previously written books and filled with clichés. However, I have found Rumors of God to be thought-provoking and insightful.

In ten chapters, Whitehead and Tyson explore the various ways that our contemporary lives intersect with a God who is often relegated to archaic rituals and outdated ideology. Beginning with an intersection of Habakkuk declaring that he has heard of God’s fame and an ordinary woman who uses her professional talents empower destitute women. They continue by questioning the purpose of our slavery to over-packed schedules; hinting that humans were created for more than accomplishing an endless stream of tasks. After the challenge to find our value apart from busyness, Whitehead and Tyson delve into the differences between mercy and grace. Who knew that these, often synonymous terms, could be so clearly differentiated? Finally, they circle back around to re-evaluate the prayer of Habakkuk and why we seldom find true value in relationship with God.

From chapter to chapter, Whitehead and Tyson explore how the rumors of God that are revealed in the Bible have real-life applications in our contemporary society. They use antidotes, historical references, economic theory, and literary analysis to link past to present… to breathe new life into the faith of readers.