A Lover's Quarrel: An Autobiography
by Leroy Garrett
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Author: Leroy GarrettEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-01-01
ISBN: 0891120742
Number of pages: 302
Publisher: ACU Press
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Book Review: A fascinating Christian life
Summary: 5 Stars
Leroy Garrett has endured much criticism from his church for his learned views. Depression era high school dropout that earned a Ph.D. from Harvard, Dr Garrett is only now, being valued for his long held views on church unity. I had the privilege to hear him speak on this subject at the ACU lectureships, and just had to read his autobiography. You have to admire him for his Christlike love for the Church of Christ, and even those in the church who vilified him. But even without this thread of "near ostracism" from the church, that dogs him through his adult years, this would still be a fascinating life to read.The happy ending is that Dr. Garrett has lived long enough to be honored by many Church institutions and fellow-shipped by many who once called him an enemy of the Church.
Summary of A Lover's Quarrel: An Autobiography
Few figures in Churches of Christ have had more influence - or been surrounded - by more controversy - than Leroy Garrett. For over fifty years, Leroy and his wife Ouida have ministered in churches all over the country, both in person, and by means of their periodical, Restoration Review. Now, Dr. Garrett has set down his own story in his own words: ""...And what was the quarrel about? Freedom! I was urging my church to join me in a pilgrimage of freedom. Freedom from sectarianism, legalism and obscurantism. Freedom to fully embrace the grace of God, and to be joyfully confident of our salvation..."" Starting with his humble beginnings on a hardscrabble farm near Dallas, continuing through a distinguished academic career at some of the nation's most prestigious universities, and chronicling his sometimes-stormy relationship with his brothers and sisters in Churches of Christ, Dr. Garrett gives a lively and heartwarming testimonial to the durability of love and the power of grace, even amid discord.Christian Living Books
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