Patricia Budd Kepler

Rediscovering Christianity: Origins and a New Era (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

With humanity on the cusp of a dramatic new era, Patricia Kepler invites us to reexamine the foundations of Christian faith shared by all mainstream expressions of Christianity. She guides us through theological and ethical issues essential to a faith that is relevant now and for the future. Rediscovering Christianity explores the origins of faith in God, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the presence of the Holy Spirit, the development of Scripture, and the early Church and current churches. Kepler sees faith evolving and identifies new questions the church needs to address in these pivotal times. She sees hope in moving beyond patriarchy, nationalism, militarism, and economic disenfranchisement. The future, set in a secular, technological age holds promise for current and new generations to accelerate the building of a new creation built on Jesus' call for us to respect and love one another, relying on the love of God and the power of the Spirit. Given that humanity now has power to destroy its world, Kepler argues that humanity must accept responsibility for embracing the sacredness of life now, and, in harmony with what has come before, pursue the common good for the salvation of the world. What we believe about God and humanity matters. Ethics matter. The new era opens the door to a creativity and spirituality that coming generations of Christians can claim and develop.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Xlibris US
• Seitenzahl: 294
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798369423523
• Artikelnr.: 72346399

Autorenporträt

Patricia Budd Kepler is a Presbyterian Minister who has served churches in New Jersey and Massachusetts. She was a national staff member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) as it addressed feminist issues in church and society. She was on the faculty at Harvard Divinity School and Interim University Chaplain at Tufts University. She and her late husband are the parents of three sons who now have careers and families of their own. She is the author of four books and many articles. Her latest book, "Miranda my Angel," is about the life of her beloved poodle and the experience of Miranda's last days and death. Her faith, gratitude, and love in relationship are threads that run through the book.