The Case for Christian Humanism
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802806066 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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A thought-provoking book Judith A. Elliott The Case for Christian Humanism is thorough and thought-provoking. I attended a book study conducted by the author,now The Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, BIshop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York.
Noll, University of Notre Dame.. Careful definitions and learned historical inquiry clear the ground for substantial commentary on the 'humanism' (properly understood) of the Bible, worship, and theology. "Christian humanism is an aspect of the gospel showing new signs of life. 'The Case for Christian Humanism' will have fulfilled its purpose if readers discover that the mainstream of traditional Christianity offers magnificent resources to anyone desiring a fully human life." - from the Introduction. "Franklin and Shaw provide a convincing case for the essential computability of humanism and the Christian faith. The arguments give pause, and then illuminate a set of fruitful conjunctions too often abandoned by partisans of a non-Christian humanism or an anti-humanistic Christianity." - Mark A. Long neglected and often misunderstood, Christian humanism is nothing other than the traditional message of Christianity with the accent on how the coming of Christ into the world implies God's loving care for human creatures and all that affects our well being