Desiring the Kingdom
Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation
Baker Publishing Group · Print & ebook · August 1, 2009
Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections.
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- Who it’s for
- A reflective, concept-rich read about worship shaping desire and daily life.
- Genres
- Worship & Liturgy, Religion & Philosophy, Theology
- Published
- Baker Publishing Group, August 1, 2009
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Malls, stadiums, and universities are actually liturgical structures that influence and shape our thoughts and affections. Humans--as Augustine noted--are "desiring agents," full of longings and passions; in brief, we are what we love. James K. A. Smith focuses on the themes of liturgy and desire in Desiring the Kingdom , the first book in what will be a three-volume set on the theology of culture. He redirects our yearnings to focus on the greatest good: God.
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Ultimately, Smith seeks to re-vision education through the process and practice of worship. Students of philosophy, theology, worldview, and culture will welcome Desiring the Kingdom , as will those involved in ministry and other interested readers.
Worship Shapes
A reflective, concept-rich read about worship shaping desire and daily life.
Come here for
- devotional practice with theological heft
- dip-in sections for study or teaching
Expect
- Christian theology with a cultural edge
- serious but readable prose
Where it sits
| Worship & Liturgy | 61% |
|---|---|
| Religion & Philosophy | 31% |
| Theology | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Religion & Philosophy
- Worship & Liturgy
- Christian Theology
- Authors
- James K.A. Smith
- Publisher
- Baker Publishing Group
- Published
- August 1, 2009
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Religion & Philosophy