Faith Seeking (Paperback)

Denys Turner is one of the most accomplished thinkers in contemporary British theology. Turner's contributions to topics as diverse as theology and politics and mysticism and theology have this in common: a fervent desire to get at the truth of things, and a commitment to articulating complex ideas in a way that is both philosophically rigorous and that takes on the sacred cows of consensual opinion. This collection brings the author's incisive iconoclasm to the attention of a potentially larger readership than did his earlier books. Time and again the author offers striking and original observations, which put new perspectives on familiar subjects:

'One thing you can say about Jesus is that he was an enthusiastic party-goer.'

'Richard Dawkins clearly does not understand children if he thinks that the childishness of theism makes theism like belief in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy. For Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy are adult stories and children do not spontaneously believe in them.'

While the essays here originated as talks, sermons, and addresses given to a wide variety of audiences, they uniformly attempt to reconcile the apparently conflicting -- but as the author sees it, actually complementary -- outlooks of head and heart. So whether he is addressing a group of businessmen in Atlanta, or delivering a Remembrance Sunday sermon, or talking to a group of college dons, the fundamental theme of these essays is the same: that the mind can love, just as the heart needs to understand, and that a proper use of intellect is a way of being truly alive. Hence, for Turner, good theology is an essential practice of Christian life.

General

Imprint:	Scm Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2002
First published:	2009
Authors:	Denys Turner
Dimensions:	142 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	164
ISBN-13:	978-0-334-02888-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Christianity > Christian theology
LSN:	0-334-02888-4
Barcode:	9780334028888

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