Crazy Talk: A Not-So-Stuffy Dictionary of Theological Terms - Couverture souple

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ISBN 10 : 0806680377 ISBN 13 : 9780806680378

Editeur : Augsburg Fortress, 2008

Synopsis

Book by Karl N Jacobson Marc D OstlieOlson Megan J Thorvil

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

So much theology is confusing and intimidating. The concepts themselves are given weighty-sounding names, such as incarnation and justification, and the explanations of the concepts sometimes can be more confusing than the names.Captivating, entertaining, and highly informative, Crazy Talk helps readers navigate their way through that complexity and offers a vocabulary that dares (and equips!) its readers to embrace their own faith in a new, well-informed way.The purpose of Crazy Talk, says editor Rolf A. Jacobson, is to render the heart of our Christian theology in a form that is accessible and appealing to everyone. The format of the book is similar to that of a dictionary of theological terms, but with a twist of humor! Each entry includes the name of the theological term, an ironic definition of the term, and a short humorous essay offering a fuller explanation of the term. In making the term understandable, Jacobson concentrates on the big theological issue that is at stake in the term and why it matters.This revised and expanded edition includes new and expanded entries and all new images.

Revue de presse

"Theology does not often produce a mix of humor and profundity. In Crazy Talk all three come together. You will break up laughing and just as often find yourself with new insights into familiar topics. Whoever heard of a dictionary you can't put down? Well, here it it!" --Patrick D. Miller "Princeton Theological Seminary"

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Augsburg Fortress
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0806680377
• ISBN 13: 9780806680378
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Éditeur: Jacobson Rolf A.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible