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Combining the faith-development theory of James Fowler with the psychodynamics of Viktor Frankl, and utilizing many of the insights of contemporary biblical scholarship, the author has here proposed a unique and provocative interpretation of the life of Jesus as described in the Epistle to the Hebrews as the «leader and perfector of faith.»
No doubt, many will find this approach to a «life of Christ» to be novel, even disturbingly «unorthodox». Yet it has been written in the conviction that the faith of most Christians, for the most part, has fallen into the heresy of «monophysitism», if not in theory, at least in practice amounting to a denial of Jesus as a human being and, as a result, a person of faith.
In addition, in his «Christological Postscript», the author has sketched out the beginnings of a new, more evolutionary approach to understanding how Jesus might be understood to be divine, even while remaining the fully human character depicted in this book.
No doubt, many will find this approach to a «life of Christ» to be novel, even disturbingly «unorthodox». Yet it has been written in the conviction that the faith of most Christians, for the most part, has fallen into the heresy of «monophysitism», if not in theory, at least in practice amounting to a denial of Jesus as a human being and, as a result, a person of faith.
In addition, in his «Christological Postscript», the author has sketched out the beginnings of a new, more evolutionary approach to understanding how Jesus might be understood to be divine, even while remaining the fully human character depicted in this book.
Аннотация
Is faith a search for security? Is faith the reason for taking risks? The answer to these questions will ultimately determine the quality of our faith – whether it will be a faith that flourishes and grows or a faith that is stunted and limited.
Author Richard Kropf analyzes these faith choices with a unique approach. He combines the psycho-dynamics of Viktor Frankl, the faith analysis of Avery Dulles, and the faith stages researched by James Fowler to provide a provocative foundation for understanding our spiritual life. Kropf then takes us through each faith level and highlights the challenges and pitfalls along the way. He covers the broad range of topics from compulsive religious behavior, «fundamentalism,» and various «enthusiasms,» to adolescent and mid-life crises of faith and the risks of trying to achieve «sainthood.»
'Faith: Security and Risk' is ideal for pastors, spiritual directors, and professional counselors, and is particularly designed to complement spiritual workshops and retreats. Each chapter ends with a series of questions that provide excellent stimulus for small group discussion as well as personal reflection. This book has also proved most helpful for college professors as an excellent text for their students seeking to understand their own faith struggles.
Author Richard Kropf analyzes these faith choices with a unique approach. He combines the psycho-dynamics of Viktor Frankl, the faith analysis of Avery Dulles, and the faith stages researched by James Fowler to provide a provocative foundation for understanding our spiritual life. Kropf then takes us through each faith level and highlights the challenges and pitfalls along the way. He covers the broad range of topics from compulsive religious behavior, «fundamentalism,» and various «enthusiasms,» to adolescent and mid-life crises of faith and the risks of trying to achieve «sainthood.»
'Faith: Security and Risk' is ideal for pastors, spiritual directors, and professional counselors, and is particularly designed to complement spiritual workshops and retreats. Each chapter ends with a series of questions that provide excellent stimulus for small group discussion as well as personal reflection. This book has also proved most helpful for college professors as an excellent text for their students seeking to understand their own faith struggles.