{"product_id":"9780310242864_the-gagging-of-god","title":"The Gagging of God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGold Medallion Award\u003c\/em\u003e-winning book that presents a persuasive case for Christ as the only way to God in light of contemporary religious pluralism. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great majority of social commentators attempting to define modern Western culture land on a common characteristic: pluralism. This isn't unique to secular culture. Many modern approaches to Christian hermeneutics, or biblical interpretation, have given credence to contemporary pluralism. What began as a refreshing restraint and humility in modern theology has fallen more and more into irresoluteness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's no secret that the contemporary challenges to Christianity are complex and serious. Yet, far from simple fear-mongering, or cultural warmongering, \u003cem\u003eThe Gagging of God\u003c\/em\u003e takes a hard look at the background and intricacy--of pluralism, postmodernity, and hermeneutics--and \u003cstrong\u003eequips thoughtful Christians to have intelligent, culturally sensitive, and passionate fidelity to the gospel of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his contemplative, even-handed approach, Carson provides a structure of Christian thought capable of facing the philosophies of today and piercing their surface. It invites Christians to grapple responsibly with urgent questions of biblically-grounded theology, spirituality, and the defining lines of Christianity, along with its range of challenges from without and within. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gagging of God\u003c\/em\u003e offers an in-depth look at the big picture, shows how the many ramifications of pluralism are all parts of a whole, and provides a systematic Christian response.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D A Carson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40702197989425,"sku":"9780310242864","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310242864.jpg?v=1781778826","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310242864_the-gagging-of-god","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}