Pascal and Kierkegaard, Vol 1: A Study in the Strategy of Evangelism (Volume I) - Softcover

Patrick, Denzil G.M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0227172078 ISBN 13: 9780227172070

Publisher: James Clarke, 2002

Synopsis

An important study in the strategy of Christian evangelism as developed by two major figures, incorporating biographical studies of both its subjects. A two-volume study in the strategy of Christian evangelism as developed by two of its greatest exponents, set in the framework of biographical studies. Volume I covers the life and thought of Blaise Pascal, while Volume II covers the life and thought of Søren Kierkegaard, each volume standing in their own right as scholarly contributions to the literature of their respective subjects. Although far separated in time and tradition, Pascal and Kierkegaard both insisted that self-complacent humanity needs first to be disturbed, and then comforted, by the Gospel. Most of the book is occupied by a thorough review of the lives and works of the two men, in such a way as to ring out their significant place in the spiritual history of modern Europe. But the author's purpose throughout is not merely biographical. He goes on to compare the conception and execution of their evangelistic tasks in a way which brings out the remarkable consensus between them; and in an epilogue he draws conclusions relating this historical study to the tasks and methods of modern evangelism.

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About the Author

Dr Denzil Patrick was a Theological Secretary of the British Student Christian Movement, a World's Student Christian Federation Secretary, a Secretary of the World's Alliance of YMCAs, and a collaborator of the World Council of Churches.

Edition details

• Publisher: James Clarke
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0227172078
• ISBN 13: 9780227172070
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256