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Presence in the Modern World

[Paperback]

by Jacques Ellul

    • Author

      Jacques Ellul

    • Book Format

      Paperback / softback

    • Publisher

      Wipf & Stock Publishers

    • Published

      June 2016

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    Product Description

    Presence in the Modern World is Jacques Ellul's most foundational book, combining his social analysis with his theological orientation. Appearing first in French in 1948, it has reached the status of a classic that retains all of its relevance today in the face of the challenges that beset us. How should we respond toward such complex forces as technology or the state? How can we communicate with one another, despite the problems inherent in modern forms of media? Do we have hope for the future of our civilization? Ellul responds by describing how a Christian's unique presence in the world can make a difference. Instead of acting ""as sociological beings,"" we must commit ourselves to the kind of revolution that will occur only when we become radically aware of our present situation and undertake ""a ferocious and passionate destruction of myths, intellectual idols, unconscious rejections of reality, and outmoded and empty doctrines."" In this way, says Ellul, we become the medium for God's action in the modern world. This 2016 edition presents a fresh translation along with new footnotes, an introduction to Ellul's life, and a complete bibliography of his books in English and French. ""Today the moral question above all others is how to be truly awake and fully equal to the technological

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    • Author

      Jacques Ellul

    • Book Format

      Paperback / softback

    • Publisher

      Wipf & Stock Publishers

    • Published

      June 2016

    • Weight

      227g

    • Page Count

      150

    • Dimensions

      150 x 227 x 16 mm

    • ISBN

      9781498291347

    • ISBN-10

      1498291341

    • Eden Code

      4487667

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    • Author/Creator: Jacques Ellul

    • ISBN: 9781498291347

    • Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers

    • Release Date: June 2016

    • Weight: 227g

    • Dimensions: 150 x 227 x 16 mm

    • Eden Code: 4487667

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