How to Explain Your Faith - Couverture souple

Pritchard, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0814631789 ISBN 13 : 9780814631782

Editeur : Liturgical Press, 2007

Synopsis

Why is it that when Christians are asked to explain their faith they are often left speechless? True, there is much about faith that defies description and explanation. Yet John Pritchard thinks we can do better than stunned silence when posed with challenging questions about what it means to have faith in Jesus. In a world that increasingly doubts the need for organized religion, it is important for Christians to have straightforward and respectful answers to questions such as Is Christianity for those who can't get a life? and What use is a dying God? and What's the use of praying?. In How to Explain Your Faith, Pritchard helps us explore these challenging questions and many more.

In a style that is simple without being simplistic or sugar-coated, practical without being preachy or pious, Pritchard takes readers to the heart of the matter of Christian faith. He not only helps us articulate a response to challenges from others but helps us personally enter more deeply into the mysteries of Christian faith and the heart of that faith, Jesus Christ.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Is Christianity for those who can't get a life? What use is a dying God? Why is the Church so naff? If you've faced questions like these and felt tongue-tied, this is the book for you. It will help you talk more confidently with your friends about the hope that keeps you going. And during those times when you find that you are questioning your faith, the answers and ideas here may help you come to a deeper understanding of what you really believe. The user-friendly format of each chapter begins with a 'What they say' section. The author then identifies the key issue, before suggesting (in reassuring detail) how you might respond. All through the book you will find stories, as well as inspiring, poignant and witty quotes to work into your conversations whenever the opportunity arises . . .

Biographie de l'auteur

The Rt Revd John Pritchard is Bishop of Jarrow. He was Archdeacon of Canterbury and , before that, Warden of Cranmer Hall, Durham. He has written several books for SPCK, including the bestselling Intercessions Handbook (1997, over 15000 copies sold to date) and its follow up The Second Intercessions Handbook (Nov 2004, over 2700 copies sold); Beginning Again (2000, 3275 sold); Living the Gospel Stories Today (2001, 2426 sold). His latest title, Living Easter through the Year (Sept 2005) has already sold over 700 copies.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Liturgical Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0814631789
• ISBN 13: 9780814631782
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible