Bibliograph

Humbler faith, bigger God, finding a story to live by, Samuel Wells

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Humbler faith, bigger God, finding a story to live by, Samuel Wells

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Humbler faith, bigger God

Oclc number

1259588097

Responsibility statement

Samuel Wells

Sub title

finding a story to live by

Summary

"A reframing of Christianity that portrays traditional belief and the response of skepticism as two rival stories and offers a third story that incorporates doubts and failures into a renewed understanding of Christian faith"--, Provided by publisher"Finding a renewed Christian story in a time of skepticism and doubt Is Christianity just a fairy tale for the infantile? Or worse, a cruel fantasy--the perpetrator of terrible harm and the cause of endless conflict? At the very least, one path among many? Such questions reflect the skepticism of outsiders and the doubts of insiders--some perennial, some underscored by recent events and movements. The answer to these objections isn't a louder faith to shout them down--it's a humbler faith that points to a bigger God. Samuel Wells illustrates this through his generous, respectful, and earnest engagement with ten difficult questions about Christianity. In each case he portrays the traditional position and the skepticism of the modern age as two rival stories. Transcending both, he then offers a revitalized Christian story that better renders the radical, courageous, and vulnerable nature of authentic faith. Wells is unwaveringly honest about the failures of the institutional church and acknowledges many people's negative prior experiences of Christianity--making this a book for both Christians and non-Christians who have found the stories of their lives disrupted and now seek a fulfilling and truthful story to live by"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Contents: Preface. -- Introduction -- 1. Crutch for the Deluded? -- 2. Catalogue of Betrayals? -- 3. Fairy Tale for the Infantile? -- 4. Drug for the Poor? -- 5. Intolerant Poison? -- 6. Perpetrator of Terrible Harm? -- 7. Cause of Endless Conflict? -- 8. One Path among Many? -- 9. Arrogant Narcissism? -- 10. Cruel Fantasy? -- A Faith to Live By -- Study Guide

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