Why Are We Here?: Everyday Questions and the Christian Life - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563382369 ISBN 13: 9781563382369

Publisher: Trinity Press International, 1998

Synopsis

A one-of-a-kind book in which several outstanding theologians use their expertise to examine everyday questions that Christians ask. Christians do not just believe; they think about what they believe. Moreover, they are not content with simple.

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Review:

"These essays preach! ... Pastors will find here a wealth of ideas for how to think more theologically in their own sermons, counseling and teaching. The essays convey the excitement and joy that the authors find in thinking about the Christian faith." John P. Burgess, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, reviewing for Christian Century, March 24, 1999--Sanford Lakoff "The Christian Century "

"Subjects range from 'Why are we here?' to 'Is there life after death?' are carefully presented in literary form." Raymond B. Knudsen, Editor, The Counselor, January 24, 1999--Sanford Lakoff "Professional Counselor "

."..accessible for many people, including undergraduates, seminarians, participants in adult study groups, and those who simply want to begin to consider a variety of "everyday questions" of importance relative to the Christian life...This collection is helpful, thought-provoking, and easy to use." Robert B.--Sanford Lakoff "Anglican Theological Review "

About the Author:

Ronald F. Thiemann is John Lord O Brian Professor of Theology and Dean of Harvard Divinity School. William C. Placher was Professor of Contemporary Theology and Philosophy of Religion at Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN.

About this edition

• Publisher: Trinity Press International
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1563382369
• ISBN 13: 9781563382369
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174
• Editor: Thiemann Ronald F.