Desiring the kingdom
James K. A. Smith
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Desiring the kingdom
Published
2009
Publisher
Baker Academic
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780801035777
Description
Desiring the Kingdom focuses education around the themes of liturgy, formation, and desire. The author contends--as did Augustine--that human beings are "desiring agents"; in other words, we are what we love. Postmodern culture, far from being "secular," is saturated with liturgy, but in places such as malls, stadiums, and universities. While these structures influence us, they do not point us to the best of ends. Smith aims to move beyond a focus on "worldview" to see Christian education as a counter-formation to these secular liturgies. His ultimate purpose is to re-vision Christian education as a formative process that redirects our desire toward God's kingdom and its vision of flourishing. --from publisher descriptioin
Subjects
Liturgical inculturation in the Anglican Communion
@ Worship
Liturgia e antropologia
Contexte historique du christianisme et inculturation de la liturgie catholique
Western use and abuse of eastern liturgical traditions
Liturgie et cultures
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Desiring the kingdom?
This edition of Desiring the kingdom has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Desiring the kingdom?
For most readers, Desiring the kingdom typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Desiring the kingdom?
The estimated word count for Desiring the kingdom is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Desiring the kingdom?
Desiring the kingdom was written by James K. A. Smith.
When was Desiring the kingdom published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.