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Word Pictures: Knowing God Through Story & Imagination,Used
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Artist and screen writer Brian Godawa used to revel in his ability to argue the truth of the gospel, often crushing his opponents in the process. In time, however, he began to realize that winning an argument about the logic of Christianity did not equal persuading people to follow Jesus. What was missing? Through prayer and searching the Scriptures, Godawa realized that while God cares deeply for rationality, propositional truths were not the only, or even the primary, tools he used to reach people with his Truth. In fact, Godawa discovered that story, metaphor and imagery were central to God's communication style because they could go places reason could never go: into the heart. In his refreshing and challenging book, Godawa helps you break free from the spiritual suffocation of heady faith. Without negating the importance of reason and doctrine, Godawa challenges you to move from understanding the Bible 'literally' to 'literarily' by exploring the poetry, parables and metaphors found in God's Word. Weaving historical insight, pop culture and personal narrative throughout, Godawa reveals the importance God places on imagination and creativity in the Scriptures, and provides a biblical foundation for Christians to pursue image, beauty, wonder and mystery in their faith. For any Christian who wants to learn how to communicate and defend the Gospel in a postmodern context, this book will help you find a path between the two extremes of intellectualized faith and antiintellectual faith by recovering a biblical balance between intellect and imagination.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Word Pictures: Knowing God Through Story & Imagination'? A: The main theme of the book is the importance of storytelling, metaphor, and imagery in understanding and communicating the truths of Christianity, as opposed to solely relying on rational arguments.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Brian Godawa, an artist and screenwriter known for his insights into the intersection of faith, creativity, and communication.
- Q: What is the book's approach to understanding the Bible? A: The book encourages readers to approach the Bible 'literarily' rather than 'literally', exploring its poetry, parables, and metaphors.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 208 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Word Pictures'? A: The book was published on September 12, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Christianity? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in exploring Christian faith through a creative lens, making it accessible for new Christians and those familiar with the faith.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice on communicating the Gospel? A: Yes, it offers insights and guidance on how to effectively communicate and defend the Gospel in a postmodern context.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of Religion & Spirituality.