Blue Parakeet has landed

Looking forward to reading this, will the UK edition be called "Blue Budgie"?

Mine arrived yesterday--long ago pre-ordered. I left work early to get home and start through it. Stopped and bought a blank journal to take with me through the book. The is an important book on an important topic. I think John Ortberg's blurb is dead on! I will go through it with my reading group, will insist all the church leaders I know read it and probably give away a few dozen copies along the way. Thank you for this effort, Scot. So far I am impressed at the way you have managed to critique the habits and practices of many (all?) without being critical in the prejorative sense. Pure Jesus Creed!

My copy arrived two days ago. Tim's halfway through it already. He loves it.

I invite Jesus Creeders to read my review at

www.jesustheradicalpastor.com

John Frye

i think biblical interpretation is one of the most important discussions of our time. I grew up on the literalist approach and found it inadequate so am reading widely on this subject as a process of sorting out my faith. I just ordered the book. Thanks...

Great work here Scot!

I've posted a review and look forward to reading others. I look forward to reading about fasting in the near future. Thanks for the work!

I saw it last night at TEDS (of all places). Now I really have to get cracking on my review!

Oh, and since there's all this shameless self-promotion going on (just kidding), I'm doing a multi-part series on Blue Parakeet at my blog: http://cramercomments.blogspot.com/search/label/Scot%20McKnight

I too have been privileged to receive an advanced copy of the book. I am progressively reviewing it on my blog as well. I read a portion, sit on it for about a week, and then interact with it, delineating my thoughts from my summaries. When I finish my book (and wiki reviews?)

The only negative of the book so far: I agree with everything. This kind of frightens me, as I am not used to hearing a view so reminiscent of my own. I have been personally challenged by the book, but haven't found a pure point of contention (of course the book is written to be somewhat universal)

I will make a one-page-ish summary of the work and post it on amazon. So far, I am very impressed. I love how McKnight constantly (in the Jesus Creed, too) emphasizes personal transformation. Unfortunately the evangelical church today has too often emphasized orthodoxy at the cost of orthopraxy. And ultimately we deny the relationship with God we so often promote.

If you are interested in my review (and face it, I would just like more visitors to my blog), go to : http://nojrotsap.blogspot.com

I got my copy a couple weeks ago. Saw your note today, so figured I'd better post my review. It's up on my blog now.

Congrats, Scot! Two big days in a row, though yesterday was obviously much more ultimately significant. (Did the Wrigley Field sign announce your book's "birth" today?)

For those who want to follow my overview of The Blue Parakeet, you can come to my blog and check out the "Monday Musings" posts. I think I will have two more, and then I'll post a summary on Amazon for you. My blog is at mikesstudies.blogspot.com.

Great work!

Done. Excellent book, Scot. Already recommended it to a bunch of friends out here in Philly. Of course, they're all a little preoccupied with the Phillies right now :)

The Blue Parakeet is helpful in numerous ways. Jesus Creed folk can read my chapter by chapter review of Scot's new book at

www.livingspirituality.org

Greg

I was wondering if I might could get an autographed copy? Let me know how and where I could get one.

wondering if there are plans to release it on the Kindle?

Scot...

I'm looking forward to reading the book. I attended your lab at Catalyst, and thought it was a terrific teaser for the book. For the most part, I tend to agree with the main idea of the book, as you presented it.

I've attended Catalyst four of the past five years. The event is always extremely well-organized, and I've never been disappointed with the return on my investment. The main sessions are sometimes over-hyped, but the variety of presenters is amazing, and rarely has a presenter, whether a minister, social service organizer, or business person, underdelivered. Case in point, last week's conference offered presentations by Seth Godin and Jim Collins - and both offered great and provocative content. Also, I'll plug a younger pastor named Matt Chandler - his message on Wednesday night was incredible.

I would challenge any readers who have not yet experienced Catalyst to plan on attending next year - and be sure to fork out the extra $99 for labs the Wednesday before the conference.

Thank you Scot.
I will do either of those two things.
I appreciate it bro.
I hope you have a great week!

Scot, I attended your Catalyst lab session last week. And while I enjoyed, and was inspired by, most of the speakers, no one challenged my approach to the Scriptures and, thus, leadership, more than you. Thanks.