This month we will be looking at the topic of redemption.
How should I proceed to unpack this particular doctrine; a doctrine which for thousands of years has underpinned both the mission of the church and the language of Christianity?
Well, with a mixture of trepidation and hope.
Trepidation, because people have built much of their faith upon this doctrine. Hope, because of all the doctrines this one generates most discomfort for lots of people, and a contemporary interpretation of it may well lead to a richer expression of what it means to be both fully human and faithful.
Select the articles below to see which aspects of the topic redemption we were uncovering and looking at each week.
Redemption Part II
Whilst studying in Manchester, I was invited to experience first-hand the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur. We met in the Synagogue on Friday evening and I had one of the most moving spiritual experiences of my life. An elderly member of the family sang the Kol Nidre. It’s hard to describe the feelings it generated…
Redemption Part I
How should I proceed to unpack this particular doctrine; a doctrine which for thousands of years has underpinned both the mission of the church and the language of Christianity? Well, with a mixture of trepidation and hope. Trepidation, because people have built much of their faith upon this doctrine. Hope, because of all the doctrines…
Theme for September – Redemption
How should I proceed to unpack this particular doctrine; a doctrine which for thousands of years has underpinned both the mission of the church and the language of Christianity? Well, with a mixture of trepidation and hope. Trepidation, because people have built much of their faith upon this doctrine. Hope, because of all the doctrines…
