An Examined Faith: The Grace of Self-doubtThis beautiful book offers poems and literary pieces for Sundays and principal feasts throughout the liturgical year. Each selection relates to an aspect of the Scripture readings for the Eucharist in the Revised Common Lectionary, the Roman Catholic lectionary, and the Book of Common Prayer. Drawn from many centuries and many countries-including Britain, Ireland, North America, Africa, and Australia, these readings bridging literature and liturgy can prompt private prayer or public worship through imaginative engagement. A short note before each passage connects with an idea, image, or story found in one of the biblical readings or the seasonal theme. From Robert Herrick to Brendan Kennelly, from Christina Rossetti to Emily Dickinson, from Dante to Monica Furlong, the poets, novelists, and playwrights gathered here bring an added dimension that graces the life of the church. |
Contents
Introduction The Issues and Their Importance | 1 |
The Importance of This Project | 7 |
Strategies to Avoid the Issues | 13 |
The Human An Intersection of Disciplines | 18 |
Conversation about the Human | 19 |
Confronting Disciplinary Dissonance | 27 |
Conclusion | 32 |
Naturalistic and Theological Interpretations of the Human | 35 |
Inferences to Be Drawn | 73 |
Navigating the Intersections The Light of Truth | 78 |
Rejection Absorption Accommodation | 84 |
The Almighty Has His Own Purposes From Politics to Theology | 96 |
George W Bush and Osama bin Laden | 101 |
God Prefers the Poor and the Oppressed | 103 |
The Almighty Has His Own Purposes | 106 |
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References to this book
Eden's Garden: Rethinking Sin and Evil in an Era of Scientific Promise Richard J. Coleman Limited preview - 2007 |