A Heretic's Guide to Eternity
Published on 1. September 2006
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-7879-8359-8 (ISBN)
Description
Distinguishing between religion and spirituality, Burke offers what he calls a new way of looking at God, one centered on the idea of grace. He emphasizes a God who is looking to save the world, not a God who seems more intent on condemning certain practices ...For Burke, God is to be questioned, not simply obeyed. His challenging thesis will appeal to many people today who have given up on organized religion but still seek some connection to spirituality.
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Edition
Annotated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Annotated edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 158 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-8359-8 (9780787983598)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Spencer Burke is the creator of The OOZE.com, which receives 200,000 unique visitors a month, and of ETREK.com, a website facilitating the formation and curriculum for alternative learning groups. He is the host of Soularize: A Learning Party, which is the original postmodern/emergent annual conference. Barry Taylor- wears many hats-he is a teacher, musician, writer, and speaker. He lectures on a wide variety of subjects from advertising and consumer culture to art and postmodern spirituality. He has a master's degree in cross-cultural studies and a Ph.D. in intercultural studies, both focusing on the relationship between popular culture and issues of faith.
Content
Foreword by Brian McLaren. Acknowledgments. Introduction. SECTION ONE: QUESTIONING GRACE: THE FUTURE OF FAITH. 1. Jesus Beyond Christianity. Interlude 1: What is a Heretic. 2. Grace Beyond Religion. 3. Grace and the God Factor. SECTION TWO: QUESTIONING WHAT WE KNOW: NEW HORIZONS OF FAITH. 4. The End of the World as We Know It. Interlude 2: The First Heretic? 5. Grace Held Hostage. 6. Faith Remixed: The Fine Art of Bricolage. SECTION THREE: LIVING IN GRACE: MYSTICAL RESPONSIBILITY. 7. Jesus the Heretic. Interlude 3: The Inquisitions. 8. The Mystery of God Grace, and Salvation. 9. All We Need Is Grace. Interlude 4: Torture and Death. Conclusion: Heresy as a Way of Life. Notes. The Authors. Scripture Index. Index.