The Rivers North of the Future

by David Cayley

Book Overview

In The Rivers North of the Future David Cayley has compiled Ivan Illich's moving and insightful thoughts concerning the fate of the Christian Gospel.

Illich's view, which could be summed up as "the corruption of the best is the worst," is that Jesus' call to love more abundantly became the basis for new forms of power in the hands of those who organized and administered this New Testament. Illich also explores the invention of technology,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887847145
• ISBN13: 9780887847141
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: House of Anansi Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Extending his critique

Anyone who has read Illich knows that his thought was ever-evolving. This work extends his critique of christianity, along with providing glimpses of how we may pick up where he left off. He spoke truth when few listened. You owe it to yourself to read Illich and open your mind to his unique thought process.

Challenge Yourself.

Although labeled and promoted as a book on christianity this work is much more. Anyone with a serious interest in history, social issues, social psychology or what one might do to make the world a better place will find plenty to think about in this very interesting read. I have no religious inclinations and found the aproach of looking for documented truth rather than proselytizing refreshing. This book should appeal to free thinkers of the left, right, and center. Although this book may stand alone, it is understood more easily if one has read Cayley's previous book with Illich, "Ivan Illich in Conversation," and the fine work by Lee Hoinacki "The Challenges of Ivan Illich; a Collective Reflection." A real treat for free thinkers, and a challenge for folks with strong opinions.