Description
Rowan Williams invites you to explore with him the vital questions that go to the heart of the Christian faith: How does Jesus reveal God? Who or what is the Holy Spirit? Why do Christians treasure the Bible? What's the point of theology? Rowan Williams' guide to the essentials of the faith will get you thinking about God in fresh and exciting ways. Brief, engaging and profoundly simple, this book takes you to the heart of what Christianity is all about, offering food for thought for a lifetime. Contents 1 What is Christianity? 2 What is faith? 3 What is theology? 4 Why Church? 5 Why scripture? 6 Why tradition? 7 Why reason? 8 Why does it matter?
Deeply thought-provoking but highly readable, Rowan Williams has written a book for anyone, whatever their beliefs, who wants to get to the heart of what Christianity is all about
About the Author
Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, PC, FBA, FRSL, FLSW, is a world renowned theological writer, teacher, and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002-2012) before becoming Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge (2012-2020). His most recent books include A Century of Poetry (2022), Collected Poems (2021), Luminaries (2019), Being Human (2018), God With Us (2017), Being Disciples (2016) and Being Christian (2014).
Reviews
Rowan Williams offers a typically intelligent, attractive, and beguiling picture of what it means to be a Christian. . . . When I read Williams I feel something coming to birth inside me, whispers from a shore I want to set out for. -- Mark Oakley in Church Times
Rowan Williams explains the basis for Christian belief, a task made highly complex because of all the differences and doctrinal nuances held dear within the wider Christian family. He succeeds admirably because, behind his careful explanations, his knowledge is so comprehensive; and faith in Christ is thus wonderfully clarified. -- The Reader
Rowan Williams writes with a gentle strength that witnesses to the joy to be found in being disciples of Jesus. -- Kate Bottley
One of today's most brilliant and profound thinkers. -- Jonathan Sacks
Book Information
ISBN 9780281090631
Author Rt Hon Rowan Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
Deeply thought-provoking but highly readable, Rowan Williams has written a book for anyone, whatever their beliefs, who wants to get to the heart of what Christianity is all about
About the Author
Rowan Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, PC, FBA, FRSL, FLSW, is a world renowned theological writer, teacher, and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury (2002-2012) before becoming Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge (2012-2020). His most recent books include A Century of Poetry (2022), Collected Poems (2021), Luminaries (2019), Being Human (2018), God With Us (2017), Being Disciples (2016) and Being Christian (2014).
Reviews
Rowan Williams offers a typically intelligent, attractive, and beguiling picture of what it means to be a Christian. . . . When I read Williams I feel something coming to birth inside me, whispers from a shore I want to set out for. -- Mark Oakley in Church Times
Rowan Williams explains the basis for Christian belief, a task made highly complex because of all the differences and doctrinal nuances held dear within the wider Christian family. He succeeds admirably because, behind his careful explanations, his knowledge is so comprehensive; and faith in Christ is thus wonderfully clarified. -- The Reader
Rowan Williams writes with a gentle strength that witnesses to the joy to be found in being disciples of Jesus. -- Kate Bottley
One of today's most brilliant and profound thinkers. -- Jonathan Sacks
Book Information
ISBN 9780281090631
Author Rt Hon Rowan Williams
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint SPCK Publishing
Publisher SPCK Publishing
