
Abiding
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2013
Ben Quash(Author)
Bloomsbury Continuum (Publisher)
Published on 22. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4411-5111-7 (ISBN)
Description
Abiding is not a word we have much use for in everyday conversation. Yet Ben Quash shows that this one concept is central to the Christian life. Abiding, as Quash demonstrates, has the sense of full personal commitment, a quality of solidarity that 'waiting' just cannot convey. It speaks of the centrality of order, consistency and continuity in the Christian tradition, of God's commitment to us and ours to our communities. On the other hand, the kind of 'abiding' that Jesus calls his followers to is one of relinquishment, openness and change, living a life out of one's own control so as to 'abide' in Him. Drawing on the wisdom and imagery of modern fiction, film and art, as well as examples of key figures in the classical Christian tradition, Quash skilfully and creatively explores the implications that 'abiding' has for our bodies and minds, our relationships and communities, and our spiritual lives.
Reviews / Votes
Ben Quash's Lent book is a tremendous piece of writing which challenges and inspires in equal measure. It is full of profound but accessible theological insights which give pause for prayerful thought. -- John Inge, Worcester * Theology *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Weight
293 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4411-5111-7 (9781441151117)
DOI
CBID161701
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Bloomsbury Academic USA
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Continuum Publishing Corporation
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Person
Ben Quash is Professor of Christian Theology and the Arts at King's College London, UK.
Content
Foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury \ Note to Readers \ Introduction \ 1. Abiding in Body \ 2. Abiding in Mind \ 3. Abiding through Care \ 4. Abiding in Relationships \ 5. Abiding in Exile \ 6. Wounds that Abide \ 7. The Peace that Abides \ Epilogue: Who May Abide?