For For newcomers who want Ellul to introduce his own life and thought in plain speech; not a substitute for his major books.
Should I read this?
For the general reader
4 of 5strongly recommended
For the researcher
3 of 5worth your time
Difficulty
1 of 5light
Broadcast talks in which Ellul introduces his own life and ideas in plain language. A good way in.
How it proceeds
Philosophic2 of 5
Scriptural1 of 5
Experiential2 of 5
Sociological4 of 5
Historical2 of 5
Independent intensities, 0–5 — what the work is made of, not how good it is.
A short book based on talks Ellul gave for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, edited by Willem H. Vanderburg and translated by Joachim Neugroschel; it was published in English in 1981 (CBC and Seabury) and reissued by House of Anansi in 1997. In plain speech Ellul describes his intellectual development, his analysis of technique and society, and the place of his Christian faith in his work. It is often recommended as an introduction to him in his own words.
