THE SOURCE OF LIFE [Paperback]

Jurgen Moltmann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1997

Beginning with his experiences as a prisoner of war, Moltmann anchors his reflections in a theology of life - and the Spirit as elemental renewer of life - which links biblical manifestations to contemporary ones, hope to holiness, creation to community, and politics to prayer. In the Spirit we embrace the presence of God, but we also embrace community with people and all living things.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Fortress Press; 1st Fortress Press ed edition (July 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800630998
• ISBN-13: 978-0800630997
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,204 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perceptive and Fresh, April 12, 1999

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This review is from: THE SOURCE OF LIFE (Paperback)

As a Pentecostal-Charismatic I really enjoyed reading this book. Here in a simple and sensitive way Moltmann, who is one of Europe's leading theologians, distills in a small book a lifetime of reflection on and struggle with the Spirit. Themes that I thought familiar (such as prayer and holiness) I found to be challengingly unfamiliar through this book. One excellent feature of this book was the way it discussed the Spirit in relation to contemporary social and personal issues.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A theological look at the Spirit that effects everyday life, March 8, 2003

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Robert A. Terrell - See all my reviews

This review is from: THE SOURCE OF LIFE (Paperback)

Anything written by Jurgen Moltmann is a must read (a difficult read but still a most read). He is the greatest living theologian in the world and this book continues to confirm this in my mind. When I understand him I am dumbfounded by his words. He discussion of our world being ruled by our fear of death has changed my life. How can we really live when even Christians fear death? For example - at one time in history our society was intimately involved with the dead. If you died your family would be the ones who took care of you, prepared you for burial, and then buried in the center of town by the church where everyone would be reminded of your life. Now if you are dying we place you in a hospital and even there move you away from the other patients into an I.C.U., once you die we give your body to someone else (a mortician) to take care of it and prepare it for burial, and then we bury you on the outskirts of town where we can forget about you. We are scared of death and that keeps us from living. Of course, his discussion on the four positions of prayer is also very good. This is one of his easier to read works but it is still excellent.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eloquent, Insightful Discussion of the Source of Life and the Holy Spirit, May 3, 2008

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This review is from: THE SOURCE OF LIFE (Paperback)

Moltmann writes in an eloquent manner about the theology of life and the Holy Spirit. He begins the book by sharing a personal episode from his life as a prisoner of war where he studied and learned the knowledge of the saving truth in Christ. This is a stimulating look at Moltmann's roots in theology and life with Jesus. His writing is refreshing because as well as writing theologically Moltman writes from a personal experience with God that seems to flow from an intimacy true seekers of Christ would like to emulate.

He writes of the relationship of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity with the Father and the Son and the sending of the Holy Spirit to Christians. As he expands on the Holy Spirit's role and life in the church, he writes about the Christian life in community with each other and with God.

He also writes about God in creation. This section leads into what might be called a treatsie on environmentalism.

His final chapter is on prayer and offers helpful insights into Christian prayer and communication with God.

Overall, this is an excellent book for all Christians that can serve devotionally to bring us closer to God.

Craig Stephans, Shakespeare On Spirituality: Life-Changing Wisdom from Shakespeare's Plays