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Bezig met laden... Stories of Emergence: Moving from Absolute to Authentic (Emergent YS) (editie 2003)door Mike Yaconelli (Redacteur), Spencer Burke (Medewerker), Tony Jones (Medewerker), Chris Seay (Medewerker), Chuck Smith Jr. (Medewerker) — 4 meer, James F. Engel (Medewerker), Frederica Mathewes-Green (Medewerker), Brad Cecil (Medewerker), George R. Baum (Medewerker)
Informatie over het werkStories of Emergence: Moving from Absolute to Authentic (Emergent YS) door Mike Yaconelli
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. A collection of stories of people who were “steeped in their beliefs” and their journeys out of those beliefs. It is fascinating to journey with these individuals as they navigate the twists and turns they encounter on the way and to explore with them what they learned about themselves, their faith and their beliefs as they emerged on the other side. One of the fascinating things about the book is the diversity of voices - a former fundamentalist, a former Pentecostal, a former liberal, a former feminist and a whole host of other “formers”. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Imagine coming to a crossroads where you're no longer sure who you are, why you do what you do, why you believe the way you do. You're not even sure you care. Where do you go? Follow the stories of people who were steeped in their beliefs-a former fundamentalist, a former Pentecostal, a former liberal, a former feminist, a former communist, and several other "formers"-and walk with them on their journeys out of those beliefs. See what twists and turns arise before them, and find out what they learned (about faith, themselves, their beliefs, the world) as they emerged on the other side. This diverse group of Christian leaders discloses and shares in vulnerable, uncommon ways, allowing you full access into their doubts, fears, convictions, and unanswered questions. Each takes you on a path from absolute to authentic: from a place of false conviction and thin resolution, through struggles and growing pains, to a new place that's much more about process than about having "arrived." When it comes to journeys of faith, we often don't know what lies at the end of the road. It's difficult to take the first step when we are so unsure of the destination. As you read these stories, you'll find there is room to challenge your fears as well as your faith. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)277.3083Religions History, geographic treatment, biography of Christianity North America United StatesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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The book is divided into three sections, grouping the writers by those who had a crisis in ministry, those who had a crisis in worldview, and those who simply had a crisis in faith. Each individual describes openly and honestly how he or she become disillusioned in some way with the church or other belief system of their youth, and how they eventually found a new and vibrant faith that embraced postmodernist culture while staying true to Jesus.
Some of the stories are fascinating, some of the childhood churches staggeringly rigid or oppressive. One writer describes his childhood as a committed Communist, and one as an ardent feminist. They are all careful not to condemn their earlier views or their upbringing, instead explaining how their eyes were opened at some point, usually due to some dramatic circumstances. The writing styles are quite different; I found some a bit heavy-going, others light and more personal. There were things to ponder in almost every chapter.
Out of print and not easy to find second-hand, but I would certainly recommend this to those asking questions about the relevance of the church in the 21st century, and also to those who are suspicious of the 'emerging church' movement. ( )