Celebrating Life: Beyond the Sacred-Secular Divide
Overview
As Christians, we exist in worlds both of faith and of contemporary culture, but our engagement with those worlds is often impoverished as a result of unbiblical dualisms. More than we realize, we treat the divide between sacred and secular as set in stone, contributing to an unhealthy and, at times, narrow super-spirituality. Seeking a more postmodern, holistic and, ultimately, Christian approach to culture, Graham Buxton leads us on a journey towards the celebration of life in all its dimensions.
Examining the roots of our dualistic thinking and its implications for culture, Buxton establishes a baseline before drawing readers from the idea of dualism to holism in a number of chapters that consider our engagement with literature, the creative arts, science, politics, and business. He then sets forth the dimensions of a more holistic theology that discusses the church’s engagement with, and participation in, a contemporary society that moves “beyond the sacred-secular divide.”
Discover the fullness of humanity and learn to celebrate a life with God. The Logos edition of Celebrating Life integrates completely with your digital library. Scripture passages link directly to your favorite English translation and your original-language texts, instantly connecting you to a wealth of resources, and networked passage guides, word studies, and commentaries allow you to delve into God’s Word like never before.
- Nine essays covering the Trinity and creation, contextual incarnation, and the nature of redemptive grace
- Introduction by the author
- Bibliographical references
A stimulating read that inspires you to think hard about faith and life.
—LICC
- Title: Celebrating Life: Beyond the Sacred-Secular Divide
- Author: Graham Buxton
- Publisher: Paternoster
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 192
