God is greater : theology for the world / Antje Jackelén

By:

Jackelén, Antje

Material type: Text

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

1506460518
9781506460512

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LOC classification:

BR115.W6 J330 2020 17801

Contents:

Critical solidarity : the place of the church is in the midst of the world -- After secularization : the time for simple explanations is past -- Beyond the caricatures : the future requires well-functioning interplay between faith and science -- Cosmic passion history: in a complex world evil has several roles -- Be grounded in grace, create in the world -- Questions for reflection and conversation.

Action note:

committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library

Summary: In 2007, Antje Jackelén adopted the motto God is greater from the First Letter of John 3:18-20 for her consecration as the bishop of the Diocese of Lund. Today, as the Lutheran archbishop of Sweden, Jackelén ministers by the same, ever-expanding belief: Of all the suffering, divisiveness, and hostility in the modern world's social and political climate, God is greater. Of the human search for understanding and all the questions left unanswered, God is greater. And even of the misunderstandings--the many places where humans' understanding of God, religion, and spirituality have gone horribly wrong--God is greater. For Jackelén, the belief God is greater does not negate the human need to seek answers. Rather, it encourages us to seek answers that expand, instead of simplify, our own understanding. In this revised edition of her 2011 book, translated from the original Swedish, Jackelén explores an ambitious range of topics, from the interplay between religion and science to the role of faith in seemingly secular landscapes, without settling for easy answers. In a time of rising political tension, where trite answers are a dime a dozen, Jackel'n proposes a path forward: If we believe that God is greater--greater than our differences, our conflicts, our best achievements, and our worst failures--then we open up incredible space for advancement. It's in this space that communities of varying beliefs and traditions can come together through both dialogue and action to find greater meaning and greater good.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Oriental Theological Seminary Processing center	Non-fiction	BR115.W6 J330 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		17801

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In 2007, Antje Jackelén adopted the motto God is greater from the First Letter of John 3:18-20 for her consecration as the bishop of the Diocese of Lund. Today, as the Lutheran archbishop of Sweden, Jackelén ministers by the same, ever-expanding belief: Of all the suffering, divisiveness, and hostility in the modern world's social and political climate, God is greater. Of the human search for understanding and all the questions left unanswered, God is greater. And even of the misunderstandings--the many places where humans' understanding of God, religion, and spirituality have gone horribly wrong--God is greater. For Jackelén, the belief God is greater does not negate the human need to seek answers. Rather, it encourages us to seek answers that expand, instead of simplify, our own understanding. In this revised edition of her 2011 book, translated from the original Swedish, Jackelén explores an ambitious range of topics, from the interplay between religion and science to the role of faith in seemingly secular landscapes, without settling for easy answers. In a time of rising political tension, where trite answers are a dime a dozen, Jackel'n proposes a path forward: If we believe that God is greater--greater than our differences, our conflicts, our best achievements, and our worst failures--then we open up incredible space for advancement. It's in this space that communities of varying beliefs and traditions can come together through both dialogue and action to find greater meaning and greater good.

committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library ICU

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