A Private and Public Faith
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1579102158 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 94 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
We are safe. An excerpt on discerning God's presence: In other words, the most notorious, plain, and victorious truth of God is that God participates in our history -- even yours and mine. Stringfellow's protest is motivated by a passionate concern that the authentic life of the Word of God should operate freely in the church and in the world. Our history -- all our anxieties -- have become the scene of His presence and the matter of His care. A Private and Public Faith' is a heartfelt protest against the self-serving religiosity that characterizes so much of religion in contemporary American society, and which affects to such a large degree the life of the churches of American Protestantism. We are free. Therefore, wherever it be, fear not, be thankful, rejoice, and boast of God". His exposition of this life for individual, church, and society is profound yet simple. Wherever we turn we shall discover that God is already there
You will not be the same. William Stringfellow was the only layman on a panel to interview Karl Barth on one of his few visits to America. During that interview, Stringfellow asked a question that fascinated Barth. In response, Barth asked Stringfellow what he thought. Stringfellow talked at some length. When he was done, Barth looked at the rest of the Panel and told them, and the rest of America, to "Listen to this man!"Much of that response is contained in this . Daniel said Humbling.. The author took care of his responsibilities to mention the necessary mindset of William Stringfellow. I could almost say that I know him for myself. Great person and wonderful story about an unknown (to many) pioneer of the faith.