The Promise of Health and Wealth
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8.8
VerdictRecommended
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Book Summary
McConnell provides an in-depth historical and theological critique of the modern Faith and prosperity gospel movement. By tracing the teachings of Kenneth Hagin and E. W. Kenyon to nineteenth-century New Thought metaphysics, the book demonstrates how doctrines of guaranteed physical healing and financial prosperity depart from orthodox biblical Christianity.
ALIGNMYREAD RECOMMENDATION
“Highly recommended for pastors, theology students, and mature Christians seeking to understand the historical and doctrinal roots of the Word of Faith movement and the prosperity gospel.”
Biblical alignment
- —Thoroughly researched historical documentation tracing the roots of Word of Faith theology to metaphysical cults rather than historic Pentecostalism
- —Robust theological critique defending orthodox biblical views on Christ's atonement, physical suffering, and God's sovereignty
- —Provides crucial discernment for believers and leaders confronted with distorted teachings on faith, wealth, and health
Areas of concern
- —Some later Pentecostal and charismatic historians have argued that McConnell overstated the direct New Thought influence on E. W. Kenyon while downplaying his Higher Life roots
- —Can be academically dense and polemical, which may feel heavy for readers looking for basic pastoral guidance
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