Peter Berger

Questions of Faith

A Skeptical Affirmation of Christianity

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Produktbeschreibung

Does God exist? What was so special about Jesus? How can one be Christian in a pluralistic society? These are among the fundamental questions addressed by leading religious and cultural commentator, Peter Berger, in this engaging exploration of faith in modern times. The book is structured around key phrases from the Apostles' Creed, which the author uses to explore the basics of Christian belief. Drawing on both the Christian theological tradition and the work of other relevant thinkers from Freud through to Simone Weil, he negotiates between traditional and modern, liberal and orthodox views. Throughout the book, Berger takes the position of an open-minded skeptic, not bound by any traditional authority, be it church, scripture, or personal experience. At the same time he explores his own beliefs, indicating why, in the end, he does have faith.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 187
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 295g
• ISBN-13: 9781405108485
• ISBN-10: 1405108487
• Artikelnr.: 22248683

Autorenporträt

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).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

1. 'I Believe...'.

2. '...In God'.

3. '...The Father Almighty'.

4. '...Creator Of Heaven And Earth'.

5. 'I Believe In Jesus Christ, His Only Son, OurLord'.

6. 'He Was Conceived By The Power Of The Holy Spirit AndBorn Of The Virgin Mary'.

Excursus: On Prayer In Christ's Name.

7. 'He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate, Was Crucified, DiedAnd Was Buried'.

Excursus: On The Empty Tomb And Other Miracles.

8. 'He Descended Into Hell. On The Third Day He RoseAgain. He Ascended Into Heaven, And Is Seated On The Right Hand OfThe Father. He Will Come Again To Judge The Living And TheDead.'.

9. 'I Believe In The Holy Spirit'.

10. '...The Holy Catholic Church, The Communion OfSaints'.

11. ' ...The Forgiveness Of Sins'.

Excursus: On Christian Morality.

12. '...The Resurrection Of The Body, And The LifeEverlasting'.

Bibliography.

Index.

Rezensionen

"This book gives us the mature reflection of a really majorcontributor to issues of faith in our contemporary situation. PeterBerger is a master of the art of communication who educates hisreaders by including them in his own inner conversation in all itshonesty and with repeated flashes of clarification andillumination. Once again his is a voice that has to be attendedto." David Martin, Emeritus Professor, London School ofEconomics

"[T]his is a lively work of apologetic that will be foundvaluable by believers and open-minded seekers alike." Church ofEngland Newspaper