How do Christians understand friendship and intimacy? How does worship form Christians into a community of the friends of God? What virtues does God call us to incorporate into our lives? In Becoming Friends , Paul Wadell explores the connections...
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How do Christians understand friendship and intimacy? How does worship form Christians into a community of the friends of God? What virtues does God call us to incorporate into our lives? In Becoming Friends, Paul Wadell explores the connections between worship, justice, friendship, and the life we are called to live.
This engaging and accessible book offers a fresh viewpoint from which to explore the nature of Christian friendship. Such friendship, Wadell contends, is more than a bonding of people with similar interests, a "ritual of hopeless consolation." True Christian friendship summons us to love all of our neighbors. Wadell examines obstacles to and characteristics of true friendship and, drawing from the works of Augustine, Aelred of Rievaulx, and other Christian exemplars, contends that we are called to serve God through friendship and that this calling requires us to cultivate certain virtues--especially hope, justice, and forgiveness.
Becoming Friends offers a provocative look into the nature and importance of true Christian friendship. Anyone looking to reflect on the indispensable role of good friendships in the Christian life will find this a hopeful and encouraging book.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 368725
- Product Code 9781585585861
- ISBNÂ 1585585866
- EANÂ 9781585585861
- Department General Books
- Category Christian Living
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Brazos Press
- Publication Date Jul 2002
- DRMÂ Adobe
- Printable No
- Size 0.46 MB (EPUB)
Paul Wadell
Paul J. Wadell is professor of religious studies at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He is the author of several books, including Friendship and the Moral Life, Becoming Friends, and Happiness and the Christian Moral Life.
- How Do Christians Understand Friendship And Intimacy? How Does Worship Form Christians Into A Community Of The Friends Of God? What Virtues Does God Call Us To Incorporate Into Our Lives? In <i>becoming Friends</i>, Paul Wadell Explores The Connections Between Worship, Justice, Friendship, And The Life We Are Called To Live.<br> <br> This Engaging And Accessible Book Offers A Fresh Viewpoint From Which To Explore The Nature Of Christian Friendship. Such Friendship, Wadell Contends, Is More Than A Bonding Of People With Similar Interests, A "ritual Of Hopeless Consolation." True Christian Friendship Summons Us To Love All Of Our Neighbors. Wadell Examines Obstacles To And Characteristics Of True Friendship And, Drawing From The Works Of Augustine, Aelred Of Rievaulx, And Other Christian Exemplars, Contends That We Are Called To Serve God Through Friendship And That This Calling Requires Us To Cultivate Certain Virtues--especially Hope, Justice, And Forgiveness.<br> <br> <i>becoming Friends</i> Offers A Provocative Look Into The Nature And Importance Of True Christian Friendship. Anyone Looking To Reflect On The Indispensable Role Of Good Friendships In The Christian Life Will Find This A Hopeful And Encouraging Book.
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