From the Garden to the City

The Place of Technology in the Story of God

By: John Dyer

Narrated by: Mike Lenz

From ancient tools to modern devices, technology is part of what it means to be human and honor God

Christian discussion of technology tends to focus along prescriptive lines. Don't look at the wrong pictures. Don't interact with pride or wrath on social media. Be careful not to join an immodest TikTok trend. Listen only to Christian music and Christian podcasts.

But a biblical perspective on technology goes far deeper than how tools are used, and involves much more than the electronics that pervade today's world. Technology is, in fact, a foundational part of what it means to be human—and it extends back to the very beginning of Creation. Technology was included in what God declared "good." But like all things impacted by the fall, it has immense power to rewire us for good or bad.

John Dyer's popular From the Garden to the City is back in this fully revised and updated edition, moving beyond moralism in order to examine the very nature of technology as essentially human and totally transformative. Perfect for both classroom use and individual contemplation, this book encourages listeners to open their minds to see our technological world with biblical vision.

©2011, 2022 John Dyer (P)2022 eChristian

Informative

A good way to pause and think about the value of a technology.
Highlights: challenging the idea that technology is neutral, he shows that every has embedded values. They shape us on some way, they impact us in some way. He encourages the reader to look to the Bible for shaping our values and world view, then evaluate how each device prompted or is in conflict with those values. He encourages the reader to "live faithfully" in our own age rather than fighting it.
Note: He has a slow, but thorough way of explaining and developing the whole subject.

Necessary and balanced

In a polarized world where we are tempted to ditch technology or worship it, this book presents a Godly and balanced perspective that will get you asking the important questions.

It faces the real and present issues we might not even be aware of.