To Share in the Body: A Theology of Martyrdom for Today's Church
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (811 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 158743217X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 158 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hovey's inaccessible writing doesn't draw on the lived experiences of actual Christians in danger or analyze the differing relations between the church and the principalities and powers around the world. . A martyr-church is one in which members acknowledge the essential opposition of the church to the world and the possibility that they, too, may die in Christian witness. By not engaging nonspecialist readers or considering the real-life contexts of martyrdom, Hovey has probably limited his book's appeal to fellow theologians. (Feb.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. In a dense theological inquiry, Hovey uses the events in Mark to demonstrate that martyrdom is an inextricable feature of the Christian message. All rights reserved. For Hovey, all Christians should ref
Craig Hovey (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is assistant professor of religion at Ashland University and the author of several books. He lives in Yucaipa, California.
In modern day America, it is hard for Christians to imagine ever dying for their faith. Written by an upandcoming theologian, To Share in the Body provides engaging theological reflection that will benefit not only scholars and students of theology but also anyone interested in understanding a biblical view of martyrdom. The book also includes a foreword by Samuel Wells.. By examining the Gospel of Mark's recurring theme of martyrdom, Hovey argues that martyrdom is a critical aspect of the gospel and therefore crucial to how the church today remembers martyrs and understands Christian discipleship. And yet in To Share in the Body, author Craig Hovey challenges Christians to view martyrdom not as rel
JMP said Challenging but worth the effort. In the interest of full disclosure, Dr. Craig Hovey is a personal friend of mine. However, please do read what I have to say.This is a challenging and thought-provoking book that explores in detail what it means to "take up your cross and follow Jesus." The gospel of Mark, which is used as a starting point, was written for what Dr. Hovey calls the "martyr-church:" a body of believers that sought to proclaim the gospel of Christ in the m. Fr. Dennis said good point but. The author's main point(s) could have been convincingly summarized in 6 or 7 wel written, succunct paragraphs. WAY too wordy for my taste!. A Thrilling But Sobering Read Metzuda Every sentence in this book seems carefully thought out, and firmly grounded in an obvious love for the Word of God. Mr. Hovey not only speaks of martyrdom as a passing doctrine to be acknowledged, but recognizes the baptism of suffering as one of the core elements of the Christian faith. Throughout the book you will find useful insight into the Gospel according to Mark, well laid out arguments, and a deeply challenging call to martyrdo