Engaging God's World: A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living by Corne

Description: Engaging God's World by Cornelius Plantinga An inspiring guide for developing the Christian mind extols the crucial roll of Christian higher education in the intellectual and spiritual formation of believers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Bible admonishes Christians to love God with the mind as well as with the heart. Engaging Gods World clearly links this scriptural mandate with the pursuit of academic life, extolling the crucial role of Christian higher education in the intellectual and spiritual formation of believers.Chiefly intended to serve as a primer for students beginning college careers but valuable to thoughtful Christians at every stage of life, this volume spells out the central themes of the Christian faith from a Reformed perspective. More important, however, the book shows how Christian higher education fits inside a view of the world and of human life that is formed by these ideas."Learning, " Cornelius Plantinga writes, "is a spiritual calling; properly done, it attaches us to God." Approaching the topic of education from a variety of angles, Plantinga shows that Christ-centered learning teaches people to correctly see the world as Gods creation, to see providence in history, to handle secular knowledge critically, to develop good judgment and, ultimately, to use faith-filled learning in the service of Gods kingdom. Author Biography Cornelius Plantinga is president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary and senior research fellow at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. His previous books include Beyond Doubt, Not the Way Its Supposed to Be, and Engaging Gods World, and his many articles and essays have appeared in such periodicals as Books & Culture, Christianity Today, and The Christian Century. Review George Marsden "Cornelius Plantinga, as usual, has done a masterful job." John Ortberg "Reading Neal Plantinga on loving God with our minds is like listening to Louis Armstrong play jazz or watching Ben and Jerry make ice cream. A master craftsman is at work. He wears a mantle of rich learning with lightness and grace. To read him is to remember that learning -- when its done rightly -- is an act of devotion and submission and fierce joy. I will give this book to my three children. I wish all students would read it. " Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen "An absorbing and gracefully written introduction to the biblical drama and its importance for education and vocational reflection. Laced also with pithy metaphors and wry but well-placed humor, this is vintage Neal Plantinga." Robert C. Andringa "This book will become required reading for thousands of students. But its fresh and engaging style will attract and inform faculty, parents, trustees, and others who have an interest in the growing movement of intentionally Christian colleges and universities. Neal Plantinga makes a case for why the Christian worldview makes a huge difference in how we learn and live. " John G. Stackhouse Jr. "Welcome to Christian thought! Neal Plantinga has accomplished the extraordinary. This book introduces us to broad reaches of Christian theology with clarity, humor, balance, and verve. This book will intrigue and delight students and professors alike in Calvinist colleges (the context from which it emerges). But dont be put off by Plantingas Dutch Calvinist accent! His is a voice of wide learning, cultural sensitivity, and deep spiritual conviction that never condescends as he simply and winsomely teaches us great truths of our universal Christian faith. And students and professors at secular universities will value this handbook of Christian as they, too, seek a Christian perspective on their academic vocations. " Robert Benne "Would that all church-related colleges were willing to offer this text by Neal Plantinga to their students to make Christian sense of their education. Its argument is biblically grounded, theologically sound, wisely commended, and, as is usual with his writing, beautifully expressed. A great theological framework for Christian education! " Library Journal "Plantinga has written a sage, mature, and avuncular ? even paternal ? guide to the essentials of the Christian life for the college student. Most valuable, perhaps, is the final section, where he holds forth a vision of how a student should use knowledge, skills, and virtues in the service of God." Prizes Winner of Christianity Today Book Award (Christian Living) 2003 Long Description The Bible admonishes Christians to love God with the mind as well as with the heart. Engaging Gods World clearly links this scriptural mandate with the pursuit of academic life, extolling the crucial role of Christian higher education in the intellectual and spiritual formation of believers.Chiefly intended to serve as a primer for students beginning college careers but valuable to thoughtful Christians at every stage of life, this volume spells out the central themes of the Christian faith from a Reformed perspective. More important, however, the book shows how Christian higher education fits inside a view of the world and of human life that is formed by these ideas."Learning, " Cornelius Plantinga writes, "is a spiritual calling; properly done, it attaches us to God." Approaching the topic of education from a variety of angles, Plantinga shows that Christ-centered learning teaches people to correctly see the world as Gods creation, to see providence in history, to handle secular knowledge critically, to develop good judgment and, ultimately, to use faith-filled learning in the service of Gods kingdom. Review Quote George Marsden "Cornelius Plantinga, as usual, has done a masterful job." John Ortberg "Reading Neal Plantinga on loving God with our minds is like listening to Louis Armstrong play jazz or watching Ben and Jerry make ice cream. A master craftsman is at work. He wears a mantle of rich learning with lightness and grace. To read him is to remember that learning -- when its done rightly -- is an act of devotion and submission and fierce joy. I will give this book to my three children. I wish all students would read it. " Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen "An absorbing and gracefully written introduction to the biblical drama and its importance for education and vocational reflection. Laced also with pithy metaphors and wry but well-placed humor, this is vintage Neal Plantinga." Robert C. Andringa "This book will become required reading for thousands of students. But its fresh and engaging style will attract and inform faculty, parents, trustees, and others who have an interest in the growing movement of intentionally Christian colleges and universities. Neal Plantinga makes a case for why the Christian worldview makes a huge difference in how we learn and live. " John G. Stackhouse Jr. "Welcome to Christian thought! Neal Plantinga has accomplished the extraordinary. This book introduces us to broad reaches of Christian theology with clarity, humor, balance, and verve. This book will intrigue and delight students and professors alike in Calvinist colleges (the context from which it emerges). But dont be put off by Plantingas Dutch Calvinist accent! His is a voice of wide learning, cultural sensitivity, and deep spiritual conviction that never condescends as he simply and winsomely teaches us great truths of our universal Christian faith. And students and professors at secular universities will value this handbook of Christian as they, too, seek a Christian perspective on their academic vocations. " Robert Benne "Would that all church-related colleges were willing to offer this text by Neal Plantinga to their students to make Christian sense of their education. Its argument is biblically grounded, theologically sound, wisely commended, and, as is usual with his writing, beautifully expressed. A great theological framework for Christian education! " Library Journal "Plantinga has written a sage, mature, and avuncular ? even paternal ? guide to the essentials of the Christian life for the college student. Most valuable, perhaps, is the final section, where he holds forth a vision of how a student should use knowledge, skills, and virtues in the service of God." Details ISBN0802839819 Short Title ENGAGING GODS WORLD Language English ISBN-10 0802839819 ISBN-13 9780802839817 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 230.42 Year 2002 Imprint William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Place of Publication Grand Rapids Country of Publication United States Subtitle A Christian Vision of Faith, Learning, and Living DOI 10.1604/9780802839817 NZ Release Date 2002-02-01 US Release Date 2002-02-01 UK Release Date 2002-02-01 Author Cornelius Plantinga Pages 169 Publisher William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Publication Date 2002-02-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2002-01-31 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:9132183;

Price: 40.88 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-12-23T02:07:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD