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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...
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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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Description
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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