Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith by Barbara Brown Taylor (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Leaving Church by Barbara Brown Taylor Tells how a renowned preacher left her ministry to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith. She recalls with grace and wit her calling, her growing fame, the crisis it provoked and the unexpected blessings that followed. A moving reflection on keeping faith amidst the relentless demands of modern life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Barbara Brown Taylor is one of Americas most renowned and beloved spiritual writers and author of the acclaimed An Altar in the World. Here she reflects on keeping faith and the relentless demands that characterise life for so many today.In this moving and memorable book she writes of her life and work as a priest and the burden of being one of the most celebrated preachers in America. She recalls with grace and wit what led her to priestly ministry, the privilege of exploring the mysteries of God with others, her growing fame, the crisis it provoked and the unexpected blessings that followed.Having been part of a team in a large urban church for ten years, she sought a parish of her own and it was love at first sight when she was invited to view a small rural parish in Georgia. Little did she imagine that here Jesuss words about losing ones life in order to find it would have such impact. She tells of the rapid growth of the church, the crowds who travelled miles to hear her preach, the tensions that arose - and the call to lay it all aside in order to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith. Notes Barbara Brown Taylor is one of Americas most renowned and beloved spiritual writers who made her UK debut in 2009 with the acclaimed An Altar in the World. Here she reflects on keeping faith and the relentless demands that characterise life for so many today. Not final cover. Author Biography Barbara Brown Taylor is a priest in the Episcopal church and the author of twelve books which have been showered with awards. She is on the Board of Advisors of Yale Divinity School Review Coming from one of the best-loved preachers of our day, her words about ministry and faith will carry great weight, and they should. Christian Century I love this book. [It] will bless countless readers, helping us see God in the church, and out in the world, and in the small interstices in between. Lauren Winner, author of Mudhouse Sabbath Details ISBN1848250657 Author Barbara Brown Taylor Pages 256 Publisher Canterbury Press Norwich Year 2011 ISBN-10 1848250657 ISBN-13 9781848250659 Format Paperback Media Book Imprint Canterbury Press Norwich Subtitle A Memoir of Faith Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 283.092 Language English Publication Date 2011-01-31 UK Release Date 2011-01-31 AU Release Date 2011-01-31 NZ Release Date 2011-01-31 Alternative 9781848253575 Audience General 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:35883002;

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