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Zusatztext "Amidst the impression that Christianity has an unchanging! singular vision of the world! this book shows how the Christian tradition actually involves a rich! dynamic and diverse conversation where critical reflection! differing opinions and honest engagement with the biggest questions is happening under the very nose of the dogmatists." Informationen zum Autor David M. Felten was trained at Boston University School of Theology and Jeff Procter-Murphy at Claremont School of Theology. They have more than forty years combined experience in local church ministry. David and Jeff continue to collaborate on sermons and new resources for www.livingthequestions.com, a DVD series and curriculum in use by nearly six thousand churches and other groups across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand to bring together, equip, and reeducate thinking Christians. Klappentext Bringing together the voices of top Bible scholars and church leaders —including Marcus Borg, Diana Butler Bass, John Dominic Crossan, Helen Prejean, and John Shelby Spong—pastors David Felten and Jeff Procter-Murphy present a lively and stimulating tour of what it means to be a "progressive" Christian. Based on the bestselling DVD course of the same name, Living the Questions explores matters many churches are afraid to address including the humanity of Jesus and homosexuality, and examines in a new light traditional faith topics such as the Bible, atonement, salvation, the rapture, and more. Zusammenfassung Ministers David Felten and Jeff Procter-Murphy! along with an all-star cast of Bible scholars and top church teachers! provide a primer to a church movement that encourages every Christian to “live the questions” instead of “forcing the answers.” Based on the bestselling DVD course of the same name! Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity includes commentary from such bestselling authors as Diana Butler Bass! John Shelby Spong! Marcus Borg! John Dominic Crossan! Brian McLaren! and others. Tackling issues of faith and controversial subjects such as the church’s position on homosexuality! Living the Questions is the most comprehensive! indeed the only survey of progressive Christianity in existence today. ...
