Living the Questions
The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity
By David Felten, Jeff Procter-Murphy | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
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.
This comprehensive guide offers a new framework for a faith that embraces questions:
- Taking the Bible Seriously: Move beyond literalism to a historical and metaphorical approach that finds deeper meaning in scripture, as explored by scholars like Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.
- Thinking Theologically: A guide for laypeople to engage with the kind of challenging theological reflection often reserved for seminary, encouraging you to form your own understanding of God.
- The Historical Jesus: Uncover the life and message of the first-century Jewish peasant behind the dogma, focusing on his radical vision for a just and inclusive community.
- Social Justice: Discover why compassion and a commitment to the poor and outcast are not optional extras but the very heart of Jesus’s ministry and the Christian faith.
Editions of Living the Questions
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062109361
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062201287
Read an Excerpt
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.
This comprehensive guide offers a new framework for a faith that embraces questions:
- Taking the Bible Seriously: Move beyond literalism to a historical and metaphorical approach that finds deeper meaning in scripture, as explored by scholars like Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.
- Thinking Theologically: A guide for laypeople to engage with the kind of challenging theological reflection often reserved for seminary, encouraging you to form your own understanding of God.
- The Historical Jesus: Uncover the life and message of the first-century Jewish peasant behind the dogma, focusing on his radical vision for a just and inclusive community.
- Social Justice: Discover why compassion and a commitment to the poor and outcast are not optional extras but the very heart of Jesus’s ministry and the Christian faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Living the Questions about?
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.
This comprehensive guide offers a new framework for a faith that embraces questions:
- Taking the Bible Seriously: Move beyond literalism to a historical and metaphorical approach that finds deeper meaning in scripture, as explored by scholars like Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan.
- Thinking Theologically: A guide for laypeople to engage with the kind of challenging theological reflection often reserved for seminary, encouraging you to form your own understanding of God.
- The Historical Jesus: Uncover the life and message of the first-century Jewish peasant behind the dogma, focusing on his radical vision for a just and inclusive community.
- Social Justice: Discover why compassion and a commitment to the poor and outcast are not optional extras but the very heart of Jesus’s ministry and the Christian faith.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Living the Questions?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Theology
Where can I read a sample of Living the Questions?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062109361
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Living the Questions?
David Felten, Jeff Procter-Murphy
Who is the Publisher of the book Living the Questions?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Living the Questions is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062109361) and ebook(ISBN 9780062201287)
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