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Dust that Breathes

Christian Faith and the New Humanisms

William Schweiker author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:8th Oct '10

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In this insightful and look at the practical challenges and possibilities for Christian life in the global age, Schweiker investigates Christianity’s current relevance and discusses how the life of faith can be oriented.

  • Explores the big religious themes of modern life, including religious identity in global times, the role of conscience, integrity, and versions of religious humanism
  • Written by an author who is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading theologians
  • Draws on the work of some prominent contemporary philosophers and theologians to clarify the nature of faith
  • Unique in its appreciation of the ambiguity of religion – in its representations of the highest human achievements as well as the very worst of human actions – using a balanced and engaged approach to discusses contentious theological and intellectual issues

ISBN: 9781444335354

Dimensions: 239mm x 160mm x 20mm

Weight: 53g

256 pages