Presence in the Modern World

AvJacques Ellul

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Presence in the Modern World is Jacques Ellul's most foundational book, combining his social analysis with his theological orientation. Appearing first in French in 1948, and later in English as The Presence of the Kingdom, it has reached the status of a classic that retains all of its relevance dealing with today's challenges. How should we respond to such complex forces as technology or the state? How can we communicate with one another, despite the problems inner to modern forms of media? Do we have hope for the future of our civilisation? Ellul responds by describing how a Christian's unique presence in the world can make a difference. Instead of acting as 'sociological beings', we must commit ourselves to the kind of revolution that will occur only when we become radically aware of our present situation and undertake 'a ferocious and passionate destruction of myths'. In this way, states Ellul, we become the medium for God's action in the modern world.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-09-28
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:146
Förlag:James Clarke & Co Ltd
ISBN:9780227176634
Översättare:Lisa Richmond

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Jacques Ellul (1912-94) was a French law professor, social theorist, and lay theologian. In addition to Presence in the Modern World, his best-known works include The Technological Society, Propaganda, The Humiliation of the Word, and Hope in Time of Abandonment.

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Today the moral question above all others is how to be truly awake and fully equal to the technological world. Jacques Ellul as a young man saw the question and began to outline the answer in Presence in the Modern World.Albert Borgmann,Author of Power Failure: Christianity in the Culture of TechnologyRead Presence in the Modern World. Not only is it the introduction to Ellul's entire body of work, but its emphasis on Christians' revolutionary situation in the world has never been more relevant. Patrick Chastenet,University of Bordeaux; President of the Association Internationale Jacques EllulLisa Richmond's new translation echoes Ellul's radicality and revolutionary fervour, making the reading a brilliant experience. Enjoy this powerful book!Marva Dawn, Author; translator of Sources and Trajectories: Eight Early Articles by Jacques Ellul that Set the Stage

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Ted LewisTranslator's Preface by Lisa RichmondAuthor's PrefaceChapter One-The Christian in the WorldChapter Two-Revolutionary ChristianityChapter Three-End and MeansChapter Four-CommunicationChapter Five-Prologue and ConclusionAfterword: Notes on RevolutionIntroduction to Jacques Ellul's Life and Thought by David W. GillBibliography of Books by Jacques EllulTopical IndexScripture Index