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66 Love Letters: Discover the Larger Story of the Bible, One Book at a Time

by Larry Crabb, Jim Cress (Narrator)

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<P style="MARGIN-TOP: 0pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: baseline; DIRECTION: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; TEXT-ALIGN: left; language: en-US">Forever change the way you look at the Bible... and your own life. Have you ever read the Bible only to come away confused? Ever wondered if God actually had you in mind when He began telling His story? Though li...more

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Jul 30, 2011

Marcus Lynn added it · review of another edition

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“66 Love Letters” is an intensely personal and moving book that admirably showed God’s scope of love for His creation, namely us.

When I heard that “66 Love Letters” by Larry Crabb covered all 66 books of the Bible, I assumed it was a “survey” of the Bible. I expected a “walk through the Bible,” with all the salient facts and information about authorship and book outlines. I was wrong! And I’m glad I was.

Instead Crabb interacted with each book of the Bible using a dialogue with God. And that...more

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Mar 03, 2011

Karen & Gerard rated it

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This is one of the most unique books and profound books I have come across. I loved it! I am so happy I won this book in a giveaway because I found myself underlining something in just about every chapter. It is like a summary and commentary on the Bible but is written in such a way that held my attention and made me eager to read more. The writing is incredible because the whole book is written as a conversation between God and a man about each of the books of the Bible. So often, the man ...more

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Apr 07, 2010

Kaira rated it

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66 Love Letters is an easy read. I love the idea of this book and I am glad I have it. It is the kind of book that I'll use for many years, reading what it says as I read through the Bible. It is, for me, not the kind of book one just picks up and reads like most books. I could see that it would be a nice tool to get an overview of what the Bible is all about but I would hesitate to just trust the words of one man without reading the words inspired by God myself. In fact, in the opening chap...more

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Feb 21, 2010

Trevor rated it

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Larry Crabb, renowned Christian psychologist and best-selling author, has written a book with which he hopes to alleviate a growing problem that he sees in the church today.

What's the problem?
Lack of biblical comprehension. He writes, "Most Christians don't know the Bible well" (p. xix).

What's the cause?
Fragmented reading regimens. He writes, "It is not a good idea to feel inspired and be instructed by a couple of good Bible lessons and assume we ...moreLarry Crabb, renowned Christian psychologist and best-selling author, has written a book with which he hopes to alleviate a growing problem that he sees in the church today.

What's the problem?
Lack of biblical comprehension. He writes, "Most Christians don't know the Bible well" (p. xix).

What's the cause?
Fragmented reading regimens. He writes, "It is not a good idea to feel inspired and be instructed by a couple of good Bible lessons and assume we know what need to join the story of God" (p. xx).

What's the solution offered in this book?
The full picture. He writes, "My purpose in writing this book is to help you see ... the picture that comes into focus when all sixty-six pieces of the biblical jigsaw puzzle are fitted together" (p. xx).

Does he succeed?
Mostly yes. The book consists of imaginary conversations between Crabb and God that revolve around the point of the Bible. The chapters are clear and succinct, not too long and not too short to be read comfortably in one sitting. Even so, Crabb encourages readers not to rush ahead, but instead to ponder each chapter slowly and throughly. While reading, I found myself thinking, "This would be a great text for small group discussion." There's also a free study guide which goes along with the book available from Crabb's website ([...:]) which can certainly help the book to be used for such a purpose.

The best part?
Each of the 66 books of the canonical Bible are given a 2-3 sentence summary. That part alone is worth the price of the book.

Note:
His starting point tips his conservative theological bias, in that he views the texts that make up the Bible as "Love Letters" from God to you (whoever/wherever/whenever you may be). For instance, he asks, "God, why did You write Genesis? ... God, why did You write Revelation? Come to think of it, why did You write each of the sixty-six books" (p. xvi)?

disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed here are my own.(less)

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Feb 23, 2010

Aoife rated it

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Disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book courtesy of Thomas Nelson.

If this book were presented as a conversation with Dr. Larry Crabb, rather than a conversation with God, I would probably have given it a 4, perhaps even 5 star review. I enjoy reading biblical interpretation from various perspectives and sources, and I certainly would have been interested in reading Crabb's personal thoughts and observations on each of the 66 books of the bible. And if nothing else, such a pr...moreDisclosure: I was given a free copy of this book courtesy of Thomas Nelson.

If this book were presented as a conversation with Dr. Larry Crabb, rather than a conversation with God, I would probably have given it a 4, perhaps even 5 star review. I enjoy reading biblical interpretation from various perspectives and sources, and I certainly would have been interested in reading Crabb's personal thoughts and observations on each of the 66 books of the bible. And if nothing else, such a project deserves respect if only for its scope and ambition.

However as it is, the book takes the form of a series of imaginary conversations between God Himself and a faithful human who is trying to make sense of scripture. This means, necessarily, that for the sake of the format, Crabb puts his thoughts and interpretations of each biblical text into quotation marks and makes them come out of the mouth of the Almighty. To say the very least, this made me...uncomfortable. While I cannot fault a religious leader for having his own very strong opinions on the meaning of scripture, I can and DO fault him for literally putting words into the mouth of God!

I was especially disappointed at how little light was shed on the more troublesome texts of the bible given the number of pages spent interpreting them. For instance, I recently finished reading the book of Joshua and was troubled, trying to make sense of the tribal warfare and extreme violence contained in those pages. I hoped this book would give me some keen insights as to what place those events might take in the biblical "big picture." I was shocked to read that Crabb, as God, says that what we are to gain from Joshua is that our worst enemies are, as Oprah might say, "inside ourselves." But that's ridiculous! Every Jewish and Christian source I have ever read regards Joshua as a book of history. Whether one takes it literally or as a biased but basically truthful account or a completely reconstructed inaccurate history, it is a history, not an allegory for some kind of postmodern self-help process! If Crabb had said this as Crabb, I would have fervently disagreed, but had respect for his opinion. Since he says it as the character of GOD, it's just simply outrageous.

I wish I could give this book a stronger recommendation, because I adore book-by-book biblical commentaries and am always on the look-out for good ones to read and recommend. But sadly, this book was a real disappointment.(less)

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Mar 29, 2010

Mike rated it

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"From God To You, 66 Love Letters" by Dr. Larry Crabb, is truly just that, a collection of Love Letters from God to you. Dr. Larry Crabb has taken each of the 66 Books of the Bible, and broken them down into easily understandable text, so that the lay person can fully understand exactly what God is saying to us through His story. Starting with Genesis and continuing on through Revelation, each book in broken down into a Love Letter as though God is speaking directly to you as you read ...more

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May 15, 2011

Barb Terpstra rated it

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I really love this book, and began reading it without following the author's intent, which is to read the book in the Bible first. As always, I am too eager to find out if I'm going to like a book or not.

Each chapter in "66 Love Letters" deals with a chapter in the Bible, beginning in Genesis and ending Revelation. The intent is for the reader to read the chapter in the Bible, and then read the corresponding love letter, or conversation with God. As stated previous, I was ...more

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Apr 08, 2010

Victor Gentile rated it

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I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Larry Crabb, on our radio show "Kingdom Highlights", for his new book, "66 Love Letters" A Conversation With God That Invites You Into His Story published by Thomas Nelson.

The Bible has been called a book of 66 love letters as there are 66 books in the Bible and Dr. Crabb has expanded on that idea with his new book. He tells us of when he and his wife used to communicate before they were married they would write letters to ...moreI had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Larry Crabb, on our radio show "Kingdom Highlights", for his new book, "66 Love Letters" A Conversation With God That Invites You Into His Story published by Thomas Nelson.

The Bible has been called a book of 66 love letters as there are 66 books in the Bible and Dr. Crabb has expanded on that idea with his new book. He tells us of when he and his wife used to communicate before they were married they would write letters to each other and how he knew that she loved him was that she would put an upside down stamp in the corner as their secret code. Late one night when Dr. Crabb could not sleep he asked God what the Bible was all about and God told him that the Bible was God's story of His love for mankind.

Dr. Crabb was fascinated by this new concept and he then asked God to give him bullet points for each book of the Bible which God did. In "66 Love Letters" Dr. Crabb takes us on a journey through the Bible as he looks at each book and the components of each book and shows us why the events of that book declare the great love of God for mankind. For instance, in the book of Genesis, Dr. Crabb explores the events of each of the patriarchs and the tower of Babel and shows us new meaning behind each story.

"66 Love Letters" is a book that needs to be read over a period of time one chapter at a time and then needs to be thought about and considered. Then the book needs to be put away and, after a period of time, needs to be brought back out and read again, chapter by chapter, day by day. God has much to say to us and we need to take to the time to hear Him. We can do exactly that in the pages of this book. Thank you Dr. Crabb of writing this book!

If you missed the interview for "66 Love Letters" and would like to listen to it please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where it is available On Demand.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”(less)

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Mar 23, 2010

Margaret Metz rated it

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I wish this book had been done more like "Conversations With Larry About the Bible" instead of him pretending to be God. That made me more than a little uncomfortable ~ especially when he presupposes we can't understand the Bible for ourselves ~ and can't make sense of it without him telling us what it means. That worries me.

Especially with the ... tone some of his examples and passages take. I am all for helping people relate to the Bible and giving them personal stories a...more

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Apr 09, 2010

Joy Ellis rated it

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66 Love Letters by Dr. Larry Crabb was given to me by the publisher Thomas Nelson, by way of BookSneeze to read and give a review by way of my blog.

As I started reading this book, I had a very hard time getting into it. It was hard for to read it as a conversation between God and Dr. Crabb. While it isn't unusual to have a conversation with God, I just thought to myself that I wouldn't necessarily ask the same questions.

I also thought this book was extremely long. It took...more

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Apr 16, 2011

Jeanine is currently reading it · review of another edition

I'm still using "66 Love Letters" and the Study Notes. As I'm reading through the One Year Bible this year, I've gone to the LL & notes for each of the Old Testament books I finish. I'd really have to say that this time, while reading the O.Y.B. using O.T.,N.T.,Psalms, Proverbs format, I have found myself thorough enjoying the history and the spiritual journey to know the living God! How real the people have become to me! The massage from God as I read has become personal as never b...more

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Dec 27, 2010

Michelle marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: christian-living, recommended-other

Larry Crabb writes a chapter about each book of the Bible; reccommended by Dori

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Aug 28, 2011

Serri rated it

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Shelves: christian-religious

I didn't care much for this book and can't recommend it. It was selected by my church small group to read and discuss and while we had great conversations, I attribute that more to the personalities in the group rather than the book. It is a conversation between God and a man seeking to understand. There were certainy interesting thoughts and pearls of wisdom to take away, however, the character and tone of the man in the conversation with God was cheesy, whiny, and overly dramatic which I th...more

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Feb 25, 2010

Laurel Kooiman is currently reading it · review of another edition

I am still reading....

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Feb 12, 2011

Tonia Carty Hau rated it

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This is an outstanding read from Dr. Larry Crabb about God's love for us and how it is demonstrated in each book of the bible. I enjoy Crabb's humility and raw honesty of how he (which resembles me/us) seek God's formula for success and blessings above knowing Him better. It is truly about relationship and not about getting it right to get ahead and to be happy. I have this bedside to refer to throughout my studies. A great read for all levels of spritual maturity.

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Dec 29, 2011

Karen added it · review of another edition

I liked some of this but thought Dr. Crabb seemed repetitive on each Book of the bible and was a bit of downer. He did not really tell each books story. I believe he has the faith but not inviting.

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Jul 25, 2011

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