Evangelism in an Age of Despair
hope beyond the failed promise of happiness
$70.53
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
22 April 2025
Summary
Evangelism in an Age of Despair: Finding Hope Through Consolation
“Evangelism” is a contested word, yet churches face declining numbers and resources. This book re-evaluates evangelism for our late modern times, reimagining outreach for today’s world.
Our pursuit of happiness has left us stressed, anxious, and lonely. While figures like Montaigne advocated for self-focus, Pascal reminded us of our spiritual needs. Andrew Root proposes a theology of consolation as a hopeful a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781540968715 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1540968715 |
| Author: | Andrew Root |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 22 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Andrew Root
Andrew Root (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he teaches on theology of ministry, youth ministry, and culture. He is the author of the acclaimed six-book Ministry in a Secular Age series and one of the leading scholars on youth ministry and practical theology, with more than 20 books on the topics. Root actively speaks worldwide to church groups, university and college communities, youth workers, and other ministry professionals. He also hosts the popular When Church Stops Working podcast.
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