Title: Snapshots of Time & Eternity: A Three-Dimensional Christian Worldview
Author: Eckehart Augustiny
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 979-8823034975
Pages: 656
Genre: Non-fiction / Religious / Philosophy / Christian
Reviewer: Jack Chambers
Pacific Book Review
One of life’s more interesting aspects is the ability to train or rewire the way a person’s brain functions. Whether done naturally through life’s experiences or enhanced through technique, modification, or behavior study, the process of changing the pathways of a person’s brain and how they process information is a topic of study that has stayed with philosophers and scientists alike. Yet this can also relate to a person’s spiritual journey as well, as opening oneself to spiritual awakening and experiences can often come with a rewiring of the mind both physically and spiritually.
This spiritual mental rewire is the driving force behind author Eckehart Augustiny’s Snapshots of Time & Eternity: A Three-Dimensional Christian Worldview. The book takes on the ways in which modern-day Christian Evangelicals view the written word of the Bible and view the faith through that lens. From telling the difference between divine doctrine and man-made doctrine, to the way modern churches and how they operate will directly correlate with the second coming of Jesus, this book not only is a spiritual exploration but offers practical guidance for everyday living, like finding forgiveness and so much more.
A steady, compelling, and engaging read, the author does an amazing job of conveying a profound sense of research and expertise in the subject matter. The book not only provides insight and knowledge of Christian values and teachings that can be found in the Bible but allows readers with a devotion to that faith to be able to interpret and put into practice those teachings. Some of the more interesting passages in this book explored the faults not in the teaching themselves, but in the human error that often occurs when dealing with man-made institutions, setting up some insightful and philosophical discussions.
Readers who enjoy non-fiction books, especially those that delve into religion and spirituality and specifically Christian doctrine, will thoroughly enjoy this book. The balance the author found in conveying both conversational tone and educational knowledge regarding Christianity is something many Christian readers will be able to identify with as it pertains to their lives and their spiritual journey. For anyone seeking clarity, purpose, and a deeper understanding of God’s eternal design, this work provides both inspiration and insight.
