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Learning Jesus
(Hardcover)
Stephen D. Jones; Foreword by Jennifer W Davidson
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Postmodernity is a name that has been attached to our cultural
milieu. Among its features are a sense of historical consciousness,
a recognition of the social construction of knowledge, an
appreciation for pluralism, and a suspicion of grand narratives. It
is a cultural worldview that is naturally suspicious of Christian
"mission." Meanwhile, conservative Catholics are equally suspicious
of postmodernism, associating it with relativism, secularism, and
syncretism). Drawing on his own mission training and experience,
John Sivalon believes the gospel can and must be inculturated in
any culture, and he believes that postmodernism, rather than
rendering Christian mission meaningless, breathes fresh insight,
vision, and life into Vatican II's notion that mission is centered
in the very heart of God. Above all, postmodernism offers "the gift
of uncertainty"--the ground of questioning, Why are we doing this?
What should we do? How is it best done? With actual case studies
that reflect the new face of mission, Fr. Sivalon offers a hopeful
vision of how the Gospel retains its challenge and relevance in an
age of uncertainty and change.
We've all heard the rationale: "It doesn't matter what you believe
as long as you're sincere." Or "All religions are pretty much the
same." But are they the same? Does it matter which one you follow?
In this insightful and compelling book, Michael Green invites
readers into a relationship with Jesus Christ, the divine
revelation and only pathway to the one true God.
In a conversational style geared toward nonbelievers, Green
compares Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and other religions to help
spiritual seekers navigate the multi-faith maze. "But Don't All
Religions Lead to God?" is an ideal reference and evangelism tool
for churches and individual Christians as well. It offers
scriptural references, looks at how divergent religious traditions
view salvation and eternity, and answers difficult questions such
as "What about people who have never heard of Jesus?" and "How
should Christians regard other religions?"
In the midst of our pluralistic and tolerant culture, here is an
important and convincing argument for faith in Jesus-the only great
teacher whose death and resurrection provided grace, forgiveness,
and an eternity in the presence of God.
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