Christianity as a Way of Life: A Systematic Theology by Kevin W. Hector Hardcove

Description: Christianity as a Way of Life by Kevin W. Hector Focusing on Christianitys core practices, a leading theologian imagines Christianity as a way of life oriented toward wisdom FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Focusing on Christianitys core practices, a leading theologian imagines Christianity as a way of life oriented toward wisdom In this book, Kevin Hector argues that we can understand Christianity as a set of practices designed to transform ones way of perceiving and being in the world. Hector examines practices that reorient us to God (imitation, corporate singing, eating together, friendship, and likemindedness), that transform our way of being in the world (prayer, wonder, laughter, lament, and vocation), and that reshape our way of being with others (benevolence, looking for the image of God in others, forgiveness, and activism). Taken together, the aim of these practices is to transform ones way of perceiving and acting in the face of success and failure, risk and loss, guilt and shame, love, and loss of control. These transformations can add up to a transformation of ones very self. To make sense of Christianity as a way of life, in turn, these practices must be understood within the context of Christian beliefs about sin, Jesus, redemption, and eternal life. Understanding them thus requires a systematic theology, which Hector offers in this clear-eyed, ambitious, and elegant interpretation of the Christian tradition. Author Biography Kevin W. Hector is the Naomi Shenstone Donnelley Professor of Theology and of the Philosophy of Religions at the University of Chicago. He is the author of Theology without Metaphysics and The Theological Project of Modernism. He lives in Chicago, IL. Review "Hector has given readers a sophisticated but accessible introduction to Christian doctrine focused on the ways that theological doctrines seek to shape the practices, lives, and devotion of those who seek to follow Jesus. . . . Hector manages to make sophisticated theology accessible without being simplistic, showing the richness and totality that Christian vision attempts to foster in all that we do."—Englewood Review of Books"Much of this book is interesting and accessible."—Robin Gill, Church Times"With an uncommonly soft touch, Kevin Hector guides readers along a journey that is at once surprising and familiar. Brimming with wit and intelligence, with the confidence and conviction of one still learning all he has to teach, Professor Hector presents Christianity as a way of life in which falling in love with Gods good news, which demands and promises nothing less than the selfs transformation, comes off as the most natural thing in the world."—Jonathan Tran, author of Asian Americans and the Spirit of Racial Capitalism"Unpacking practices as varied and unexpected as corporate singing and laughter, Hectors marvelous new book displays the fundamentally practical character of Christianity as a matter of being formed to perceive, respond, and act in harmony with what is ultimately true and good."—Jennifer Herdt, Yale University"A sophisticated and compelling account of Christianity as a salutary way of life rather than a mere system of coherent beliefs. Reading it carefully will be time very well spent."—Miroslav Volf, Yale Divinity School Details ISBN0300244096 Author Kevin W. Hector Pages 328 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2023 ISBN-13 9780300244090 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-11-28 Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle A Systematic Theology Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-11-28 US Release Date 2023-11-28 UK Release Date 2023-11-28 ISBN-10 0300244096 Audience Professional & Vocational DEWEY 230.01 AU Release Date 2024-01-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159126013;

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