Velvet Elvis
Repainting the Christian Faith
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:2nd Aug '12
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful book invites readers to explore their faith and offers a fresh perspective on Jesus and Christianity. Velvet Elvis challenges traditional beliefs.
In Velvet Elvis, Rob Bell presents a thought-provoking exploration of faith that encourages readers to engage deeply with their beliefs. This original and bestselling classic invites individuals to question the traditional narratives surrounding Jesus, the church, and contemporary Christianity. Bell's approach is refreshingly personal, allowing readers to confront their spirituality and seek a more profound understanding of their faith journey.
The essence of Velvet Elvis lies in its challenge to embrace a spirituality that holds up against the inquiries of a curious mind. Bell acknowledges the innate desire for something more significant in life, urging readers to pursue a faith that resonates with their experiences. He emphasizes the importance of wrestling with ideas rather than accepting them at face value, fostering an environment where questioning is welcomed and encouraged.
This new edition of Velvet Elvis not only revitalizes Bell's original work but also aligns with the relaunch of his other classic titles. Bell's call to critically assess his ideas serves as a reminder that faith is a dynamic journey. He invites readers to engage in meaningful discussions about God and spirituality, reinforcing the notion that understanding is an ongoing process, shaped by personal reflection and dialogue.
‘Bell fights every impulse in our culture to domesticate Jesus [and] challenges the reader to be open to surprise, mystery and all of the unanswerables… Bell has given theologically suspicious Christians new courage to bet their life on Jesus Christ.’ (Christian Century)
‘Claiming that some versions of Jesus should be rejected, particularly those used to intimidate and inspire fear or hatred, Bell persuasively interprets the Bible as a message of love and redemption. . . . His style is characteristically concise and oral, his tone passionate and unabashedly positive.’ (Publishers Weekly)
‘One of the nation’s rock-star-popular young pastors, Rob Bell, has stuck a pitchfork in how Christians talk about damnation.’ (USA Today)
‘It isn’t easy to develop a biblical imagination that takes in the comprehensive and eternal work of Christ . . . Rob Bell goes a long way in helping us acquire just such an imagination–without a trace of soft sentimentality and without compromising an inch of evangelical conviction.’ (Eugene H. Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, and author of The Message and The Pastor
ISBN: 9780007487837
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 15mm
Weight: 170g
208 pages