Theology for a Troubled Believer An Introduction to the Christian Faith

Name: Theology for a Troubled Believer An Introduction to the Christian Faith
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ISBN: 9780664223229

ISBN-10: 0664223222

ISBN-13: 9780664223229

Edition: 2010

Authors: Diogenes Allen

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The reasons why people are attracted to Christianity and its teachings are many and varied. In this book, Diogenes Allen hopes "to supply more of the information (pieces of the puzzle) that are needed if a person is to make more sense of the Christian understanding of God and our life in the universe." This leads him to an approach that seeks to increase a critical but pious person's understanding of the Christian religion. More philosopher than theologian, Allen writes for "a troubled believer," dealing with issues and questions that emerge during Christians' daily lives and in the course of contemplating the Christian faith. His account of theology seeks to be "as accessible as the…

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List price: $28.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 2/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Preface: A Different Approach to Introducing Theology


Introduction: What Is Theology?



The Nature of God



The Holy One of Israel



Holiness for Today



The Maker of Heaven and Earth



The Limits of Science



hat Is Meant by "God"



Suffering



Nature as a Witness and Innocent Suffering



Innocent Suffering and Life beyond Death



Suffering from Nature and Extreme Human Cruelty



The Divine Sacrifices



The Sacrifice in Creation



Incarnation as a Sacrifice



The Temptations in the Wilderness



The Sacrifice of the Cross



The New Life in God



The Resurrection of Jesus and Eternal Life



Jesus as Lord and Jesus as Servant



Revelation and Faith



Responding to God



The Holy Spirit, the Church, and the Sacraments



Sin, Evil, and Hope for the Future


Epilogue


Endnotes


Index