Questions of Faith

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A Skeptical Affirmation of Christianity

By Peter Berger

Series: Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World

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In Questions of Faith, Peter Berger, a leading religious and cultural commentator, examines the foundations of belief in the modern world. The book tackles profound questions such as the existence of God, the significance of Jesus, and how to maintain Christian faith within a pluralistic society. Structured around key phrases from the Apostles' Creed, Berger draws on Christian theology as well as insights from thinkers like Freud and Simone Weil. Approaching these themes as an open-minded sceptic, he candidly explores his own beliefs.
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This thoughtful and accessible work is ideal for readers interested in Religion & Spirituality, especially those seeking to understand Christian faith in a modern, pluralistic context.

Peter Berger draws on the Christian tradition and a range of other thinkers to explore the nature of belief in the modern world. He discusses the work of numerous figures from Psuedo-Dionysius to Freud, and Luther to Simone Weil.

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Leading religious and cultural commentator, Peter Berger, explores how and what we can believe in modern times.

Questions of Faith deals clearly with questions such as “Does God exist? What was so special about Jesus? How can one be Christian in a pluralistic society?”

It is structured around key phrases from the Apostles’ Creed.

The book draws on the Christian theological tradition and the work of other relevant thinkers, such as Freud and Simone Weil.

The author takes the position of an open-minded sceptic, exploring his own beliefs.

Series: Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World

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David Martin, Emeritus Professor at the London School of Economics, praises Berger as a master communicator whose honest reflections illuminate contemporary issues of faith. The Church of England Newspaper describes it as a lively apologetic valuable to both believers and thoughtful seekers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405108485

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Peter Berger, well-known sociologist and lay theologian, is director of the Institute on Religion and World Affairs at Boston University. His recent publications include Many Globalizations: Cultural Diversity in the Modern World (2002), The Desecularization of the World: Resurgent Religion and World Politics (1999), The Limits of Social Cohesion (1999), and Redeeming Laughter: The Comic Dimension of the Human Experience (1997).

Questions of Faith