The Romance of the Word: One Man's Love Affair with Theology Book

Capon is a very engaging writer who is fun and entertaining to read. Theologically, he is impossible to pin down to a specific label because he holds so many unique and often surprising viewpoints. I couldn't say that I agreed with everything that he puts forward in this volume, but I appreciated the book for making me think outside the box.

This book is actually a collection of three of Capon's early books. The first -- "An Offering of Uncles" -- is a witty and eye-opening view of life, in which the author makes the world come alive through stories and theological insights. It covers quite a range of material, but I dare say you won't be disappointed in the journey.

"The Third Peacock" deals with theodicy and the problem of evil in very "Caponian" way -- through fairy tales with surprising twists and turns. "Hunting the Divine Fox" was designed to be a sort of overview of theology, but again, done in an unorthodox manner which doesn't seem very textbook. It was by far my least favorite (and probably the least orthodox), but it did still have its moments.

I would recommend this collection to any student of theology who loves to think. As the title suggests, Capon has a deep love for theology and the Word of God, and his excitement for the subject matter shines through in his unique style of writing. Though I wouldn't agree with every position the author takes, I'm still giving this book 5 stars because it was just so doggone fun to read.