Take and Read: Reflecting Theologically on Books
Take and Read is a collection of essays first presented as oral theological reflections on books, written to stimulate conversations among diverse groups of readers, which included farmers, physicians, teachers, poets, novelists, scientists, people involved in business, finance, relief work, and many other walks of life, ranging in age from twenty-something to eighty. These reflections introduce and offer samples of theological readings of a variety of books. The result is a collection of essays addressing a wide range of topics from food security to violence, from dementia to indigenous issues. Perhaps this book is best described as an invitation to joining a conversation about books, and more importantly, about God.
"This bouquet of essays both models and
inspires theological readings of a variety of literary
texts--readings that demonstrate the theological task consists of
opening up questions at least as often as answering them. The
collection provides rich resources for a thoughtful 'everyday'
theology directed toward real moral formation."
--Laura Schmidt Roberts, Professor of Biblical & Religious
Studies, Fresno Pacific University
"If the intellectual friend and theological mentor we all need were
printed and bound into a book, it would look like this one. With
Take and Read, Paul Doerksen brings us into challenging
company then graciously and wisely guides us through the
conversation. A distillation of all that's best about theological
education."
--Paul Cumin, Pastor of Pemberton Community Church, B.C.
"This bouquet of essays both models and
inspires theological readings of a variety of literary
texts--readings that demonstrate the theological task consists of
opening up questions at least as often as answering them. The
collection provides rich resources for a thoughtful 'everyday'
theology directed toward real moral formation."
--Laura Schmidt Roberts, Professor of Biblical & Religious
Studies, Fresno Pacific University
"If the intellectual friend and theological mentor we all need were
printed and bound into a book, it would look like this one. With
Take and Read, Paul Doerksen brings us into challenging
company then graciously and wisely guides us through the
conversation. A distillation of all that's best about theological
education."
--Paul Cumin, Pastor of Pemberton Community Church, B.C.
Product Details
- Title : Take and Read: Reflecting Theologically on Books
- Authors:
- Doerksen, Paul G.
- Smith, Denny
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Publication Date: 2016
- ISBN: 9781498201513
Paul Doerksen is Associate Professor of Theology and Anabaptist Studies at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is the author of Beyond Suspicion: Post-Christendom Protestant Political Theology in John Howard Yoder and Oliver O`Donovan (2009).