Product Description

The former Bishop of Oxford listens to and answers questions about God and Christianity from people of our time, when spirituality is widespread, but is often critical of religion and Christianity. He deals with such questions as: religion keeps people immature, Christianity is anti-life, religion is divisive and stuck in the past, closing with the greatest challenge of all, why is there suffering?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #249128 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
Richard Harries is a well-known author and broadcaster. He has worked in parishes, in theological college, in inter-faith organisations, and was Bishop of Oxford until his retirement in 2006. He is now Baron Harries of Pentregarth.

Customer Reviews

A wise defence of the Christian faith
In God Outside the Box Richard Harries starts by considering the fact that, whilst belief in traditional religion may be declining, most people still believe there is a spiritual dimension to life, as the growing New Age movement shows. Bishop Harries looks at some of the reasons why many people find that traditional Christianity is no longer believable, and may even seem morally repugnant: Why is God spoken of as male? Does he really send people to Hell? Is religion only for the weak and immature? Why does God have a chosen people? Harries treats these questions with the seriousness they deserve and provides answers which show great sensitivity, as well as bringing to bear his learning and intelligence. I found this a heart-warming book. If you have questions about the Christian faith, either as a believer or an enquirer, this is an excellent place to start.