Learning to speak God from scratch : why sacred words are vanishing--and how we can revive them
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Contributors
Niequist, Shauna, writer for foreword.
Published
New York : Convergent, [2018].
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Published
New York : Convergent, [2018].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xi, 240 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210, 213-240).
Description
"In a rapidly changing culture, many of struggle to talk about faith. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as grace or gospel. Other words, like lost and sin, have become so negative they are nearly conversation enders. Jonathan Merritt know this frustration well. After moving from the Bible Belt to New York City, he discovered that the sacred terms he used to describe his spiritual life didn't connect as they had in the past. This launched him into an exploration of an increasing American reluctance to talk about faith--and the data he uncovered revealed a quiet crisis affecting millions. In this groundbreaking book, Jonathan revives ancient expressions through incisive cultural commentary, vulnerable personal narratives, and surprising biblical insights. Both provocative and liberating, Learning to Speak God from Scratch will breathe new life into your spiritual conversations and invite you into the embrace of the God who inhabits them"--Page 4 of cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Merritt, J., & Niequist, S. (2018). Learning to speak God from scratch: why sacred words are vanishing--and how we can revive them (First paperback edition.). Convergent.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Merritt, Jonathan and Shauna, Niequist. 2018. Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing--and How We Can Revive Them. Convergent.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Merritt, Jonathan and Shauna, Niequist. Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing--and How We Can Revive Them Convergent, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Merritt, Jonathan,, and Shauna Niequist. Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing--and How We Can Revive Them First paperback edition., Convergent, 2018.
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