Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The image of god and its inversion new studies in biblical theology by richard lints 20150910 online books in format pdf. You cant be satisfied, life is difficult, and you dont know the secret. This book, while deconstructing a lot of your faith, will likewise give new life to it. The idolatry of god the idolatry of god audiobook, by peter rollins. Whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus. They had not known that there was such a thing as a faith that genuinely embraced unknowing, celebrated difference and encouraged a. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The idolatry of god esr student and raysville friends pastor michael sherman offers a reflection on peter rollins new book, the idolatry of god.
This quote is taken from the back cover of peter rollins latest book, the idolatry of god. The idolatry of god whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus. He is also the founder of ikon, a faith group that has gained an international reputation for blending live music, visual imagery, soundscapes, theatre, ritual and reflection to create what they call transformance art. This source is known, not as an object, but in love itself. Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction by peter rollins isbn. In contrast to the usual answers concerning the good news of christianity, peter rollins offers a radical and initially disturbing statement in his new book. The idolatry of god by peter rollins, 9781451609028, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Let the listener, the christian, the skeptic beware, for with the idolatry of god, peter rollins has taken his theological programme of turning everything we believe upside down to the next level. Hes the author of numerous books, including insurrection, the idolatry of god, and the divine magician. Jan 01, 20 whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus. Peter rollins born 31 march 1973 is a northern irish writer, public speaker, philosopher and radical theologian drawing largely from various strands of continental philosophy, rollins early work operated broadly from within the tradition of apophatic theology, while his more recent books have signalled a move toward the theory and practice of death of god theology. But that is just what makes his works so effective and profound. The idolatry of god by peter rollins pdf free download identity and idolatry.
The idolatry of god by peter rollins like all the other books i have read by rollins, in the idolatry of god he once again challenges some of the most fundamental beliefs carried by christians. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open readers up to a more loving, active manifestation of christs love. Not content to simply subvert how we believe, rollins. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction howard books, 20, i was intrigued. Idolatry of god by peter rollins paperback softback. Let the reader, the christian, the skeptic beware, for with the idolatry of god, peter rollins has taken his theological programme of turning everything we believe upside down to the next level. Proposes that the courage to live a full life can be attained by embracing lifes difficulties and doubts rather than relying on god to remove suffering and provide answers. But then, if youre reading peter rollins for answers, he. Peter rollins an author, lecturer and storyteller, he is renowned for his dynamic and winsome speaking. In the last year i have become a bit of a fan of author and speaker peter rollins.
If you dont want your faith challenged, dont read this book. Whether readers are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus. Peter gained his higher education from queens university, belfast where he earned degrees with distinction in scholastic philosophy ba hons, political theory and social criticism ma and poststructural thought phd. In this book, the idolatry of god, peter rollins premise is to ask if you have made god an.
Read the idolatry of god breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction by peter rollins available from rakuten kobo. When friends and social media pointed me towards the book trailer for peter rollins the idolatry of god. Rollins will be on campus at esr as the keynote speaker for our annual willson lectures on april 8. Peter rollins a postmodern barroom philosopher whose edgy take on christianity is the talk of the emergent. Let the reader, the christian, the skeptic beware, for with the idolatry of god, peter rollins has taken his theological program of turning everything we believe upside down to the next level. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. The idolatry of god by peter rollins audiobook download. The image of god and its inversion new studies in biblical theology by richard lints 20150910 and read identity and idolatry. But then, if youre reading peter rollins for answers, he might not be the author for you.
A public lecture sponsored by holy cross lutheran church rethinking christianity. The idolatry of god ebook by peter rollins rakuten kobo. Only then, he argues, can we truly rob death of its sting and enter into the fullness of life. Breaking our addiction to satisfaction and certainty. The idolatry of god by peter rollins overdrive rakuten. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction ebook. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction.
Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners. Not content to simply subvert how we believe, rollins now turns his attention to what we believe. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners up to a more loving, active manifestation of. Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction hodder and stoughton 2012. In contrast to the usual understanding of the good. This community, rather than being a religious crack house, refuses to worship the idol which would give us certainty and satisfaction. Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction paperback january 1, 2012 by peter rollins author visit amazons peter rollins page. The author certainly accomplishes his objective with this reader, yet there is nothing positive about the proposals set forth in the book, the idolatry of god. Whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction by peter rollins and peter rollins overview whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus.
In his new book, the idolatry of god, peter rollins unveils the positive content driving his deconstructive moves in previous books, such as insurrection 2011, the fidelity of betrayal 2008, and how not to speak of god 2006. Id read two of his previous books, how not to speak of god and insurrection and they had both challenged my understanding of god and my motivations for relationship with him to the core. The idolatry of god, breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction. Learn more about idolatry of god at idolatryofgodpeterrollins9781451609028. Peter rollins writes, my desire is that this work would help to agitate and disturb the reader in a positive way. This community, rather than being a religious crack house, refuses to worship the idol which would. Theological firebrand peter rollins asserts that mainstream christianity reduces god to an idol, made in. The title of this book is the idolatry of god and it was written by peter rollins. Much of what rollins writes is beautiful, and is designed to break evangelicals free from their slavery to propositional belief rather than lived faith. In writing the idolatry of god, rollins doesnt want you to come away from it certain and satisfied, armed with pat answers about your. The idolatry of god book by peter rollins official. I write in response to idolatry of god by peter rollins. The idolatry of god by peter rollins theological firebrand peter rollins asserts that mainstream christianity reduces god to an idol, made in our own image. Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction has just been released in north america.
Part 3 of the idolatry of god concerns the church, or what rollins calls the new collective. Only by surrendering all idols including our idolatry of god, can we discover the true source of life. This fullscale repurposing of christian vocabulary and endorsement of theological mystery is often deeply rewarding. I didnt wait for this release, i had a copy shipped out from the uk last month. I was excited to hear about a book that addresses a reality of life that few christians candidly confront. Rollins asserts that mainstream christianity has reduced god to an idol and offers a radical view of faith that survives bad times as well as good. And in typical philosopher response, he doesnt have an answer for you, he merely poses the question.
Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners up to a more loving, active manifestation of christs love. The idolatry of god attempts to subvert the view of god as an object to be consumed, a kind of highend human needs fulfilling product my term. The idolatry of god by peter rollins part 1 of 3 disruptive. Peter argues that god has traditionally been thought of as a product that will. The book argues that human nature turns god into yet another idol, a means of emotional security and satisfaction. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction peter rollins on. Theological firebrand peter rollins asserts that mainstream ch. It was published by howard books and has a total of 240 pages in the book. Pdf the idolatry of god download full pdf book download. Peter argues that god has traditionally been thought of as a product that. Oct 10, 2014 a public lecture sponsored by holy cross lutheran church rethinking christianity. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction by peter rollins 2014, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. The idolatry of god, introduction and chapter 1 frank book notes, uncategorized september 22, 2014 january 3, 2015 3 minutes the full title of this book is.
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