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Desiring the Kingdom
- Author
- James K. A. Smith
- Narrator
- John Pruden
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date
- 2 January 2018
- Run Time
- 8 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom, the first book in 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.
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Details
- Author
- James K. A. Smith
- Narrator
- John Pruden
- Duration
- 8 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 January 2018
- ISBN
- 9781977370372
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media, Inc
- Genre
- Religion and beliefs, Christianity, Theology, Philosophy of religion, Christian life and practice, Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals, Prayers and liturgical material
Synopsis
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 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.
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