Knowing Darkness: On Skepticism, Melancholy, Friendship, and God

Too often, Christians who find themselves feeling skeptical or melancholy are perplexed, troubled, or even ashamed. In Knowing Darkness Addison Hodges Hart provocatively argues that both skepticism and melancholy are not necessarily detrimental but can actually strengthen and deepen Christian faith. / Citing diverse examples ranging from Ecclesiastes and Job to Mother Teresa and Jack Kerouac, Hart shows how skepticism and sadness can inform faith -- and how genuine spiritual friendships can sustain those experiencing dark times. / Hart's forthright, engaging reflections will inspire readers to broaden their ideas about belief and thus find a more authentic faith.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 08/01/2009
ISBN: 9780802863447
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Library Journal 07/15/2009 pg. 74