The Social God
The Social God by Kenneth Leech, published by Sheldon in 1981, explores the concept that God is inherently social, intertwining Christian prayer and social action with the nature of God. This edition, comprising 167 pages, delves into how Christian doctrine informs actions in social justice and political contexts, emphasizing the unity of belief and practice.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the Christian understanding of God and His relationship with the world. The book highlights the significance of the Incarnation and addresses various aspects of Christian spirituality, including contemporary challenges such as the rise of new fascism and the necessity for a renewal of Christian theology. Through this exploration, Leech presents a thoughtful discourse on the interplay between faith and societal engagement.
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The central theme of ‘The Social God’ is the belief that God is social, and that both Christian prayer and Christian social action are rooted in the nature of God. Christian action in the fields of social justice and the political arena is rooted in Christian doctrine. ‘The Social God’ stresses the essential unity of doctrine and action, of prayer and politics, examining the Christian understanding of God and his relationship with the world. Kenneth Leech emphasizes the centrality of the Incarnation and reveals the other aspects of Christian spirituality, the dangers of a new fascism, and the need for a renewal of Christian theology.
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