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The Idolatry of God: Breaking the Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction
Peter Rollins
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Paperback. An authentic Christianity is one that proclaims an end to the world as we know it and preaches about an utterly new creation. Num Pages: 208 pages, B&W diagrams. BIC Classification: HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 135 x 13. Weight in Grams: 158.
In contrast to the usual answers concerning what the Good News might be, incendiary philosopher-theologian Peter Rollins suggests an alternative, radical definition: you can't be satisfied, life is difficult, and you don't know the secret. Arguing that God has traditionally been thought of as a type of product that will make you whole, remove your suffering and give you the truth, Rollins contrasts this with an approach to faith that invites us to embrace suffering, face up to our unknowing and fully accept the difficulties of existence.
In contrast to the usual answers concerning what the Good News might be, incendiary philosopher-theologian Peter Rollins suggests an alternative, radical definition: you can't be satisfied, life is difficult, and you don't know the secret. Arguing that God has traditionally been thought of as a type of product that will make you whole, remove your suffering and give you the truth, Rollins contrasts this with an approach to faith that invites us to embrace suffering, face up to our unknowing and fully accept the difficulties of existence.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Murray Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444703740
SKU
V9781444703740
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About Peter Rollins
Peter Rollins has been praised as possessing one of the most provocative and thoughtful theological voices of our day. An author, lecturer and storyteller, he is renowned for his dynamic and winsome speaking. He is also the founder of ikon, a faith group that has gained an international reputation for blending live music, visual imagery, soundscapes, theatre, ritual and reflection ... Read more
Reviews for The Idolatry of God: Breaking the Addiction to Certainty and Satisfaction
'Great. Really, really great ... it's going to help a massive number of people find new life and new hope.' (for INSURRECTION)
Rob Bell
'What does it mean when the Son of God cries out, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Brilliantly, candidly, and faithfully, Rollins wrestles here with that question. You may not agree ... Read more
Rob Bell
'What does it mean when the Son of God cries out, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Brilliantly, candidly, and faithfully, Rollins wrestles here with that question. You may not agree ... Read more