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Discovering Christianity

A Brief Guide to Faith and Theology
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Rowan Williams invites you to explore with him the vital questions that go to the heart of the Christian faith: How does Jesus reveal God? Who or what is the Holy Spirit? Why do Christians treasure the Bible? What’s the point of theology? Discovering Christianity, Rowan... Read More
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Deeply thought-provoking but highly readable, Rowan Williams has written a book for anyone, whatever their beliefs, who wants to get to the heart of what Christianity is all about

Deeply thought-provoking but highly readable, Rowan Williams has written a book for anyone, whatever their beliefs, who wants to get to the heart of what Christianity is all about

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Rowan Williams invites you to explore with him the vital questions that go to the heart of the Christian faith:

How does Jesus reveal God?

Who or what is the Holy Spirit?

Why do Christians treasure the Bible?

What’s the point of theology?

Discovering Christianity, Rowan Williams' guide to the essentials of the faith, will get you thinking about God in fresh and exciting ways.

Brief, engaging and profoundly simple, this book takes you to the heart of what Christianity is all about, offering food for thought for a lifetime.

Contents

1. What is Christianity?

2. What is faith?

3. What is theology?

4. Why Church?

5. Why scripture?

6. Why tradition?

7. Why reason?

8. Why does it matter?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281090631

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, PC, FBA, FRSL, FLSW, is a world renowned theological writer, teacher, and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002–2012) before becoming Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge (2012-2020). His most recent books include A Century of Poetry (2022), Collected Poems (2021), Luminaries (2019), Being Human (2018), God With Us (2017), Being Disciples (2016) and Being Christian (2014).

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