I’ve been holding off on writing a review of Between Noon and Three for a couple weeks now, mostly because most people think I only read fluff books. They’re only mostly right.
I borrowed this book from Don Milam. We occasionally throw book recommednations back and forth. Between Noon and Three is what I got in return for Memnoch the Devil, which is one of the most incredible books I’ve ever read.
This was my first exposure to Robert Farrar Capon. I have to admit that Capon’s pseudo-allegorical style rather appealed to me. His theological exploration method was refreshing.
The last third of the book was hard for me, though. Capon spent a lot of time defending himself against accusations of universalism and eisegesis (although I’m not terribly convinced of the inherent heresy of either), to the great detriment of he narrative he was weaving in defense of grace. Also, I’m not sure I believe some of the positions he took on some matters. He spends a fair bit of time decrying complex systems to explain grace, hell, and the once-saved-always-saved theology, but builds his own complex system to connect it all.
But it’s a good read for anyone interested in just how Grace and Law reconcile. I highly recommend it, even if I don’t agree with the position that Capon takes on everysubject he tackles.
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