
The Essence of Christianity
Bruno Forte(Author)
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Published on 1. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-8028-2657-2 (ISBN)
Description
Foreword by Geoffrey Wainwright
Postmodern thought has attempted to strip many traditional values and beliefs of their power, and the Christian faith is no exception. In this spiritually and intellectually wise book Bruno Forte upholds the "essence" -- the heart and meaning -- of Christianity despite the claims of the contemporary world.
In the tradition of thinkers like Feuerbach, Harnack, and Guardini, Forte restates what is unique, reliable, and universal about Christianity for our current age. After outlining in broad terms the nature of postmodernity and its challenges to traditional faith, Forte proceeds, with the voice of one intimately in love with God, to present anew what lies at the heart of genuine Christianity and why it is still good news for women and men today.
Among the many books on postmodernism, this one is distinct for its conscientious dialogue with postmodern culture and its clear proclamation of meaningful faith. It will interest everyone pondering the role of Christianity in contemporary life.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
226 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8028-2657-2 (9780802826572)
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Bruno Forte is Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto, Italy. He hasalso served as professor of systematic theology at thePontifical Theological Faculty of Naples, Italy, as amember of the International Theological Commission of theHoly See, and as a consultant of the Pontifical Council forCulture. "