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The Philosopher and the Gospels
Keith Ward
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Description for The Philosopher and the Gospels
Paperback. The teachings of Jesus examined by one of the leading philosophers of our day. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 242.
The teachings of Jesus Christ, as presented in the Bible, are familiar to millions, but do we really understand them? Keith Ward argues that, by scrutinising the Gospels through the lens of contemporary philosophy, we can discover a profound teaching that is not always apparent in traditional church teaching. Ward's analysis of what Jesus really said uncovers four central themes: - that the Gospel is for everyone (but not necessarily everyone will be saved); - that the Second Coming will lead to a future in the spiritual realm, not a physical world; - that Jesus presents a moral ideal for ... Read more
The teachings of Jesus Christ, as presented in the Bible, are familiar to millions, but do we really understand them? Keith Ward argues that, by scrutinising the Gospels through the lens of contemporary philosophy, we can discover a profound teaching that is not always apparent in traditional church teaching. Ward's analysis of what Jesus really said uncovers four central themes: - that the Gospel is for everyone (but not necessarily everyone will be saved); - that the Second Coming will lead to a future in the spiritual realm, not a physical world; - that Jesus presents a moral ideal for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lion Hudson Plc United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
242g
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745955629
SKU
V9780745955629
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About Keith Ward
Popular historian Derek Wilson was the highly acclaimed author of over 50 books and wrote and presented numerous television and radio programmes. Keith Ward is a fellow of the British Academy and Professional ResearchFellow at Heythrop College, London. He was formerly Professor of Religion at King's College, London, Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and a member of the ... Read more
Reviews for The Philosopher and the Gospels
The overwhelming message is a joyful and liberating one and, if it does nothing else, it makes the reader look at the all too familiar with fresh eyes.
Nicholas Lowton
The NEWspaper Spring 2012
In the Gospels there is a breadth of thinking and use of language which is symbolic rather than literal (as many have ... Read more
Nicholas Lowton
The NEWspaper Spring 2012
In the Gospels there is a breadth of thinking and use of language which is symbolic rather than literal (as many have ... Read more