Halík, TomàÅ¡

The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to Change

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ISBN 13:: 9780268207472
author:: Halík, TomàÅ¡
format:: Hardback
publisher:: University of Notre Dame Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 264
Dimensions:: 20.6 x 14.7 x 4.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Religion, Spirituality, Religion,
Condition:: New
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The Afternoon of Christianity: A Vision for a Deeper Faith In a world marked by division and distrust, Tomás Halík reflects on the challenges facing Christian faith, drawing on the Bible, theology, philosophy, psychology, and literature. He argues that Christianity must transcend itself, embracing loving dialogue with people from different cultures and religions. This renewal of faith can help the human family move beyond a clash of civilizations to a culture of communication, sharing, and respect for diversity. Halík sees the current crisis as a crossroads, where one path leads toward irrelevance and division, while the other offers the opportunity to develop a deeper, more credible, and mature form of church, theology, and spirituality. The fruitfulness of this reform depends on reconnecting with the deep spiritual and existential dimension of faith, freeing Christian life from self-absorption and leading toward universal fraternity. By exploring the intersection of faith, culture, and spirituality, Halík offers a vision for a more mature and vibrant Christianity, one that can navigate the complexities of the modern world and build a brighter future for all.

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