Adams, Graham
God the Child: Small, Weak and Curious Subversions
- ISBN 13:
- 9780334065005
- author:
- Adams, Graham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SCM Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Christian Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
God the Child: Small, Weak and Curious Subversions by Graham Adams explores the concept of God through unconventional metaphors. By embracing the vulnerabilities of childhood, Adams challenges traditional notions of divine omnipotence and omniscience. In this experimental theological work, Adams examines how a more childlike understanding of God might reshape our understanding of power, relationships, and encounter. The book brings together diverse perspectives on theology, pastoral loss, economic injustice, and ecological concerns to reimagine God's presence in the world. Through its thought-provoking dialogue with various theological traditions, God the Child offers a fresh model for understanding God's role in society, one that is both deeply personal and profoundly social.