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The Meaning Of The City (Jacques Ellul Legacy)
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Jacques Ellul, A Former Member Of A Law Faculty At The University Of Bordeaux, Was Recognized As A Brilliant And Penetrating Commentator On The Relationship Between Theology And Sociology. In The Meaning Of The City He Presents What He Finds In The Biblea Sophisticated, Coherent Theology Of The City Fully Applicable To Today'S Urbanized Society. Ellul Believes That The City Symbolizes The Supreme Work Of Manand, As Such, Represents Man'S Ultimate Rejection Of God. Therefore It Is The City, Where Lies Man'S Rebellious Heart, That Must Be Reformed. The Author Stresses The Fact That The Bible Does Not Find Man'S Fulfillment In A Return To An Idyllic Eden, But Points Rather To A Life Of Communion With The Savior In The City Transfigured. The Meaning Of The City, Says John Wilkinson In His Introductory Essay To The Book, Is The Theological Counterpoint To Ellul'S Technological Society, A Work That Analyzed The Phenomenon Of The Autonomous And Totally Manipulative Postindustrial World. Ellul Takes Issue With Those Who Idealistically Plan New Urban Environments For Man, As Though Man Alone Can Negate The Inherent Diabolism Of The City. For Ellul, The History Of The City From The Times Of Cain And Nimrod Through To Babylon And Jerusalem Reveals A Tendency To Destroy The Human Being For The Sake Of Human Works. Nevertheless, Continuing The Theme Of The Tension Between Two Realities That Characterizes All His Works, Ellul Sees God As Electing The City As Itself An Instrument Of Grace For The Believer. William Stringfellow Describes The Meaning Of The City As A Book Of Startling Significance, Which Should Rank Beside Reinhold Niebuhr'S Moral Man And Immoral Society As A Work Of Truly Momentous Potential. Douglass D. Mcferran Adds That It Is A Book Worth Serious Consideration By Anyone Interested In The Relationship Between Religious Commitment And Secular Involvement. And John Wilkinson Sums It Up: There Are Very Few Convincingly Religious Analyses Of The Sociological Phenomena Of The Present Day. . . . Ellul'S Biblically Based Sociology Is Today Furnishing The Matter For A Large And Growing Group Of Social Protestants, Particularly In The United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Meaning of the City'? A: 'The Meaning of the City' explores the relationship between theology and sociology, presenting a biblical perspective on urban life, emphasizing that cities reflect humanity's rebellion against God while also serving as instruments of grace for believers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Meaning of the City' is Jacques Ellul, a noted theologian and sociologist known for his critical insights on modern society and technology.
- Q: When was 'The Meaning of the City' published? A: 'The Meaning of the City' was published on June 17, 2011, as a reprint.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'The Meaning of the City' contains a total of 236 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Meaning of the City' is paperback bound.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Meaning of the City' is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Meaning of the City' is categorized under 'Churches & Church Leadership'.
- Q: What insights does Jacques Ellul provide about urban environments? A: Jacques Ellul critiques idealistic urban planning, arguing that human efforts alone cannot overcome the intrinsic issues of cities, which often lead to the dehumanization of individuals.
- Q: What readers might benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in the intersection of religious commitment and societal involvement, as well as those exploring the theological implications of urban life, will find 'The Meaning of the City' particularly valuable.
- Q: How does this book relate to Ellul's other works? A: 'The Meaning of the City' serves as a theological counterpoint to Ellul's earlier work, 'The Technological Society,' analyzing the societal impacts of technology and urbanization.