For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference Hardcover -
by Miroslav Volf; Matthew Croasmun
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"Articulate[s] with breathtaking clarity the urgency and weight of genuine theology"
"For the Life of the World is the perfect riposte both to critics like Richard Dawkins who say that Christian theology is good for nothing and to theologians who are so focused on God that they overlook the world. Volf and Croasmun argue that theology makes a difference precisely because it is about human flourishing. This is a brave and bracing proposal to rethink theology's role and relevance by recovering its original concern with the fundamental question of human existence: How do we live a flourishing life with others in this world, the home of God?"
--Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
"This fascinating 'manifesto' reminds us all that theology can only matter if it engages what matters. While their book is directed to theologians, it asks questions so fundamental to human life, and in language so ordinary and pellucid, that many people who are not at all theologians may find themselves caught up in this text. Which is, of course, their point. Highly recommended."
--Charles Mathewes, University of Virginia
"Volf and Croasmun articulate with breathtaking clarity the urgency and weight of genuine theology. Our world's skepticism about the reality of transcendence makes theological work more important even as it becomes less prestigious. This is can't-miss reading."
--John Ortberg, senior pastor, Menlo Church; author of I'd Like You More If You Were More Like Me
"This is a timely work with which theologians across the spectrum need to contend--and there will be some contention. Volf and Croasmun mince no words in calling contemporary theologians to task for neglecting to offer theology that matters for the world. They want to persuade us that theologians have a calling to fulfill and they want to see theologians begin to fulfill this calling, now. Along the way they offer incisive analysis on how the conditions of contemporary Western culture affect our lives, our universities, our churches, our very ability to find meaning. I would have loved to have a book like this to expand my imagination for what theology could be as I was first discovering theology; I'm grateful to have it now."
--Kristen Johnson, Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan
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- Title For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference
- Author Miroslav Volf; Matthew Croasmun
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Brazos Press
- ISBN 9781587434013 / 1587434016
- Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
- Dimensions 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.7 in (22.10 x 14.48 x 1.78 cm)
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Themes
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Library of Congress subjects Christian life, Theology, Practical
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2018020645
- Dewey Decimal Code 230
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- Publishers Weekly, 11/26/2018, Page 0
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