- July 2008
12.90 Euro
2008. 288 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-18567-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-18567-4 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed 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.

From the contents
foreword by brian d. mclaren.

preface to the paperback edition.

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.