Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies)
Download or Read eBook Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies) PDF written by James K. A. Smith and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : James K. A. Smith |
| Publisher | : Baker Academic |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2009-08-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781441211262 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1441211268 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Desiring the Kingdom (Cultural Liturgies) by : James K. A. Smith
Book excerpt: Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans--as Augustine noted--are "desiring agents," full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love. James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom, the first book in what will be a three-volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest good: God. Ultimately, Smith seeks to re-vision education through the process and practice of worship. Students of philosophy, theology, worldview, and culture will welcome Desiring the Kingdom, as will those involved in ministry and other interested readers.
