ABSTRACT
This book presents a view of Christianity and Christian thinking that draws on some key thinkers from Plato to Wittgenstein and represents a thoughtful 'common sense' theology offered as an alternative to the anti-intellectualism of many contemporary Christians and to the distortions of Christianity provided by some of the most vocal critics. Seeking to make accessible some traditional Christian thinking and practices that are rooted in the desire to make the most of life, Felderhof highlights the additional Platonic corollary that unless we have learned to live well, we shall not properly understand, thus presuming the mutual interdependence of theory and practice. Felderhof portrays how Christian theology is to do with making sense of what Christians do and how generally we are best advised to live. This is an invaluable introduction to key themes for students and a wide range of readers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |115 pages
Clarifying What Christians Do
chapter |13 pages
Eternal Life
chapter |11 pages
Worship
chapter |11 pages
Prayer
chapter |12 pages
Sacraments
chapter |10 pages
Human Beings
chapter |12 pages
Living Well
chapter |11 pages
Sin
chapter |10 pages
Forgiveness
chapter |10 pages
Church
chapter |9 pages
Relating to Different Faiths
part |74 pages
Clarifying to What Christians are Committed