This book addressed beautifully the image all too many f us, especially younger people, have of God being somewhat undefined and benevolent -- in other words, nice.

Lehner does a wonderful job of showing both philosophically and theologically why that image is limiting and false. He writes a strong argument and one that is thoroughly modern for viewing and accepting God in all His Wildness and not-niceness.

It's so easy to read that the reader can be tempted to gloss over his words. Don't, there's lots of great insights to unpack here.

Lehner is a great writer and makes it very easy to understand his train of thought. He is also wonderfully scholarly and his tone in this book is fantastic. It makes for a quiet, engaging read. While I think I have tired myself out on the wildness and recklessness of God sub-genre, I do appreciate Lehner's effort. I don't think I would too quickly recommend this book, but I do think it beneficial to read our brothers and sisters who differ from us in fundamental ways.