In this book, the idolatry of god, peter rollins premise is to ask if you have made god an. But then, if youre reading peter rollins for answers, he. Part 3 of the idolatry of god concerns the church, or what rollins calls the new collective. In writing the idolatry of god, rollins doesnt want you to come away from it certain and satisfied, armed with pat answers about your. Theological firebrand peter rollins asserts that mainstream ch. Peter argues that god has traditionally been thought of as a product that. The idolatry of god ebook by peter rollins rakuten kobo.
Peter rollins a postmodern barroom philosopher whose edgy take on christianity is the talk of the emergent. The image of god and its inversion new studies in biblical theology by richard lints 20150910 and read identity and idolatry. A public lecture sponsored by holy cross lutheran church rethinking christianity. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners up to a more loving, active manifestation of. Theological firebrand peter rollins asserts that mainstream christianity reduces god to an idol, made in.
The title of this book is the idolatry of god and it was written by peter rollins. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and. If you dont want your faith challenged, dont read this book. You cant be satisfied, life is difficult, and you dont know the secret. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction. The idolatry of god by peter rollins pdf free download identity and idolatry. Whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god. The image of god and its inversion new studies in biblical theology by richard lints 20150910 online books in format pdf.
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Peter rollins born 31 march 1973 is a northern irish writer, public speaker, philosopher and radical theologian drawing largely from various strands of continental philosophy, rollins early work operated broadly from within the tradition of apophatic theology, while his more recent books have signalled a move toward the theory and practice of death of god theology. In contrast to the usual answers concerning the good news of christianity, peter rollins offers a radical and initially disturbing statement in his new book. Read the idolatry of god breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction by peter rollins available from rakuten kobo. He is also the founder of ikon, a faith group that has gained an international reputation for blending live music, visual imagery, soundscapes, theatre, ritual and reflection to create what they call transformance art. Proposes that the courage to live a full life can be attained by embracing lifes difficulties and doubts rather than relying on god to remove suffering and provide answers. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners up to a more loving, active manifestation of christs love. The idolatry of god attempts to subvert the view of god as an object to be consumed, a kind of highend human needs fulfilling product my term. Hes the author of numerous books, including insurrection, the idolatry of god, and the divine magician. This quote is taken from the back cover of peter rollins latest book, the idolatry of god. And in typical philosopher response, he doesnt have an answer for you, he merely poses the question. In contrast to the usual understanding of the good news as a message offering. Let the reader, the christian, the skeptic beware, for with the idolatry of god, peter rollins. But that is just what makes his works so effective and profound. Only by surrendering all idols including our idolatry of god, can we discover the true source of life.
Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction ebook. Let the listener, the christian, the skeptic beware, for with the idolatry of god, peter rollins has taken his theological programme of turning everything we believe upside down to the next level. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Rollins will be on campus at esr as the keynote speaker for our annual willson lectures on april 8. They had not known that there was such a thing as a faith that genuinely embraced unknowing, celebrated difference and encouraged a. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners. The idolatry of god the idolatry of god audiobook, by peter rollins. Peter rollins an author, lecturer and storyteller, he is renowned for his dynamic and winsome speaking. The idolatry of god by peter rollins like all the other books i have read by rollins, in the idolatry of god he once again challenges some of the most fundamental beliefs carried by christians. Rollins thought emerges from his own experience of radical conversion, and a later experience of god as idolatrous.
Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction howard books, 20, i was intrigued. Let the reader, the christian, the skeptic beware, for with the idolatry of god, peter rollins has taken his theological programme of turning everything we believe upside down to the next level. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open readers up to a more loving, active manifestation of christs love. Only then, he argues, can we truly rob death of its sting and enter into the fullness of life. The idolatry of god by peter rollins, 9781451609028, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In his new book, the idolatry of god, peter rollins unveils the positive content driving his deconstructive moves in previous books, such as insurrection 2011, the fidelity of betrayal 2008, and how not to speak of god 2006. I was excited to hear about a book that addresses a reality of life that few christians candidly confront. Not content to simply subvert how we believe, rollins now turns his attention to what we believe. The idolatry of god whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus.
Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction hodder and stoughton 2012. The author certainly accomplishes his objective with this reader, yet there is nothing positive about the proposals set forth in the book, the idolatry of god. But then, if youre reading peter rollins for answers, he might not be the author for you. This fullscale repurposing of christian vocabulary and endorsement of theological mystery is often deeply rewarding. Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction paperback january 1, 2012 by peter rollins author visit amazons peter rollins page. Whether readers are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus. In contrast to the usual understanding of the good.
The book argues that human nature turns god into yet another idol, a means of emotional security and satisfaction. When friends and social media pointed me towards the book trailer for peter rollins the idolatry of god. Peter gained his higher education from queens university, belfast where he earned degrees with distinction in scholastic philosophy ba hons, political theory and social criticism ma and poststructural thought phd. Peter argues that god has traditionally been thought of as a product that will. Rollins asserts that mainstream christianity has reduced god to an idol and offers a radical view of faith that survives bad times as well as good. Id read two of his previous books, how not to speak of god and insurrection and they had both challenged my understanding of god and my motivations for relationship with him to the core. Pdf the idolatry of god download full pdf book download. Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction by peter rollins isbn. Much of what rollins writes is beautiful, and is designed to break evangelicals free from their slavery to propositional belief rather than lived faith. The idolatry of god, breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction. The idolatry of god book by peter rollins official. Breaking our addiction to certainty and satisfaction peter rollins on. It was published by howard books and has a total of 240 pages in the book.
Breaking the addiction to certainty and satisfaction has just been released in north america. The idolatry of god by peter rollins theological firebrand peter rollins asserts that mainstream christianity reduces god to an idol, made in our own image. In the last year i have become a bit of a fan of author and speaker peter rollins. Learn more about idolatry of god at idolatryofgodpeterrollins9781451609028. This community, rather than being a religious crack house, refuses to worship the idol which would. The idolatry of god, introduction and chapter 1 frank book notes, uncategorized september 22, 2014 january 3, 2015 3 minutes the full title of this book is.
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Oct 10, 2014 a public lecture sponsored by holy cross lutheran church rethinking christianity. I write in response to idolatry of god by peter rollins. The idolatry of god esr student and raysville friends pastor michael sherman offers a reflection on peter rollins new book, the idolatry of god. This book, while deconstructing a lot of your faith, will likewise give new life to it. This community, rather than being a religious crack house, refuses to worship the idol which would give us certainty and satisfaction. In this book, the idolatry of god, peter rollins premise is to ask if you have made god an idol in your life. Jan 01, 20 whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, the idolatry of god shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with jesus.