What I Want to Know: The Forgotten Evidence for Meaning and Hope by William J. W

Description: What I Want to Know by William J. Wilson Christianity began on the margins of the Roman Empire, and is the foundation of Western Civilization. Christianity in the West has provided meaning and hope, social cohesion, a shared world view, and a narrative that makes sense of the world. It h... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Christianity began on the margins of the Roman Empire, and is the foundation of Western Civilization. Christianity in the West has provided meaning and hope, social cohesion, a shared world view, and a narrative that makes sense of the world. It has now, for the most part, been replaced by materialism which has no place for meaning and hope, no mechanism to generate human social cohesion and no world but the one in which it is found. It is now time to go back to Christianity and review the things that have been forgotten and that produced meaning and hope. It is time to take seriously the study of Chinese scholars who in pursuing the secret of the greatness of Western Civilization concluded that it was all because of the culture: Christianity. Christianity produced a civilization so successful, so prosperous and so attractive, that people from all over the world have sought to move to a western country to, have "a better life". Unless there is a serious return to an examination of the evidence for meaning and hope in Christianity and a recognition that all that is regarded as of lasting value in life flows from that source, Christianity will continue to fade to the margins and the "better life" that it produced will fade along with it.. Author Biography Dr. William J. Wilson, graduated from a four year program of theological studies receiving a Dip.Th. He received an undergraduate degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, and another undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba. After further study at the University of Manitoba he received his Masters degree. This was followed by teaching, study and research at the University of Alberta from which he received the Ph.D degree. He is a Canadian historian and has worked in the field of urban history with a focus on the Industrial Revolution. He has taught at the high school and university level and is currently engaged as a writer on subjects relating to Christianity and the modern world. He has written on practical issues involved in the Christian witness among youth in secular society, and on Christianity as the foundation of Western Civilization. Long Description Christianity began on the margins of the Roman Empire, and is the foundation of Western Civilization. Christianity in the West has provided meaning and hope, social cohesion, a shared world view, and a narrative that makes sense of the world. It has now, for the most part, been replaced by materialism which has no place for meaning and hope, no mechanism to generate human social cohesion and no world but the one in which it is found. It is now time to go back to Christianity and review the things that have been forgotten and that produced meaning and hope. It is time to take seriously the study of Chinese scholars who in pursuing the secret of the greatness of Western Civilization concluded that it was all because of the culture: Christianity. Christianity produced a civilization so successful, so prosperous and so attractive, that people from all over the world have sought to move to a western country to, have "a better life." Unless there is a serious return to an examination of the evidence for meaning and hope in Christianity and a recognition that all that is regarded as of lasting value in life flows from that source, Christianity will continue to fade to the margins and the "better life" that it produced will fade along with it..... Details ISBN1525518208 Author William J. Wilson ISBN-10 1525518208 ISBN-13 9781525518201 Format Paperback Pages 342 Year 2018 Imprint FriesenPress Subtitle The Forgotten Evidence for Meaning and Hope Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Publication Date 2018-04-23 Short Title What I Want to Know Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-23 Publisher FriesenPress Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118574751;

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