Author |
: Nelva Moss |
Publisher |
: Austin Macauley Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 137 |
Release |
: 2022-07-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781398474758 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1398474754 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Question of Belief by : Nelva Moss
Download or read book A Question of Belief written by Nelva Moss and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Belief is rarely pure and never simple. This book explores the particular perplexities of belief as experienced by one female vicar in the Church of England. To exercise a public and representational role within any faith community will always bring its own pressures and paradoxes. Here, the author acknowledges and explores her own questions, which cover a wide range of topics from politics to preaching; from science to suffering. A constant theme of the book is the relationship between fact and truth. Fact is, of course, an important vehicle of truth, but not the only one. Symbolism, metaphor, myth, the creative arts have all conveyed the deep truths of Christianity to the author, who remains totally committed to her faith. Perhaps unsurprisingly, however, she takes a non-literalist view of belief, which she accepts will not be shared by some fellow Christians. But in her experience and understanding, to follow Christ means to seek the eternal truth which he embodied, and which will always be more elusive and intriguing than a recital of fact. And – for the author at least – more joy-giving. This is a hopeful book!