Essays on Biblical Worldview

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A worldview refers to a conception or philosophy of life that is concerned with world meaning. It is any philosophy, ideology, theology, religion, or movement that seeks to offer an overreaching approach to the way humans understand God as well as the world’s relation to God. The Christian worldview encompasses the Christian perspective through which a person views and interprets the world (Weider, 2014). It can also be interpreted as a theory that guides the way a person lives in the world. It is a mental framework of attitudes and ideas about the world. A Christian worldview is ...

Christian Worldview

A worldview seeks to understand God and the composition of the world and the way man relates to God and the world. In Theistic religions, the common belief is in one separately real God who overlooks the functioning of the universe. Personally, I am a Christian who believes that the Scriptures have the authority of God and should guide each Christian's everyday living. A Christian worldview replies to questions that arise from a reflection of a Christian life.

What is prime reality?

In the Christian worldview, the prime reality comprises of the personal God as revealed in the scriptures. He is triune, immanent, ...

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A nurse is likely to face different worldviews constantly in their line of work. Such worldviews are often shaped by different religious and cultural beliefs. The question of euthanasia for patients with terminal illnesses lends itself to different worldviews and interpretations. George’s condition of ALS has forced him to consider euthanasia. From, a Christian standpoint, this choice is wrong because only God the Creator has the authority over life and death. Also, Buddhism does not favor euthanasia. The question of the causes of sickness also lends itself to religious interpretation. Christian interpretations are varied. One view is that ...

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Christianity and Homosexuality In the article, “A Christian Perspective on Homosexuality” strives to answer the question of whether the lifestyle of homosexuality is immoral. The author begins the article by pointing out that the church has been placed into the position that this is such an important matter that regulates millions of Christian lives that they are unable to avoid it. Another reason why this matter has become unavoidable is due to people are being killed over it on a daily basis, such as Matthew Shepard, the student from Wyoming, or a host of Catholic priests being convicted for ...

It is impossible to separate health care from religion. Throughout history, coexistence has been underscored by the permeation of both into each other's domains. From setting up hospitals to treatment regimens, these two aspects of society go hand in hand. However, there exist fundamental conflicts within these spheres that affect the life of the patient in one way or the other. This manuscript attempts to demystify this relationship and thereby give the healthcare professional a basis for understanding and implementing practice guidelines that cater for Christian or Buddhist patient.

The Christian View

The Christian worldview is a framework that examines life as ...

People expect Christians to live morally acceptable lives and rightly so. Christianity teaches virtue like honesty, sexual purity, and kindness. Statements such as "What would Jesus do?" are used a lot especially in television shows for comic effect. At times these statements feel provocative role in his or her Christhood. However, looking deeply into such remarks makes a Christians take a little offense to what is said to them. For instance, Jesus would never be adulterous. Jesus would also never steal nor covet another man's property. Doing what Jesus would do is not so offensive. Therefore, Christian worldview recommends ...

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The worldview of a person is their view and understanding of their entire existence, including the world they live in. Religious beliefs reflectcolor a person’s worldview very strongly. In a comparative look, Christianity and Sikhism have some commonality as monotheistic approaches to the world, in the necessity for moral and ethical behavior that is good, in seeking truth, and in serving an all-knowing God Wwho imparts some of that knowledge to mankind. However, there are noticeable differences in beliefs about death and afterlife, human definition, and the meaning of human history. These beliefs structure their worldviews ...

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Crisis Counseling is an activity that is directed at restoring normalcy to human psychological feeling. Crises are numerous and they are experienced frequently in everyday life. Since it’s something that is part of human life, finding out a plan that will minimize effects is the most modest thing for people to do. Furthermore, crisis may arise from natural disasters over which human beings have no control over. Perfecting the skills and procedures of reducing the effects of crisis will bring more benefits to humanity.

Introduction

A crisis, if looked at from a wider perspective, does not only refer to ...

Embryo harvesting also known as in vitro fertilization is a process in which the sperm of a man or male and the egg of the female are fertilized outside the body and then implanted into the womb of a woman in a bid to induce pregnancy (Gaines, 2015). While from a descriptive process it seems to be a straight forward process, there are many complications and medical procedures that are utilized to actualize the results such as the hormone therapy that the woman receiving the embryo has to undergo prior to the actual process. The ethical and moral issues ...

Reflection Paper

Jacobsen video on global Christianity provides an outline for recollecting the different experiences of Christians throughout the globe. The video focuses on the five big continents, of the two Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe, detailing the various modern experiences as well as cultural theologies. In the present period that is occasioned by large and dynamic problems, such an accessible and thought volume opens up a platform for Christians globally to hold the gospel, and one another more firmly. I have been able to conclude from the class the study on hermeneutics, and from personal exploration, that the penultimate of ...

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For a long time, the medical profession has subscribed to many ethical statements that have been developed primarily for patients’ benefits. As members of the medical profession, physicians should always recognize their actual responsibility of the patients, society, self, and other professionals. Adhering to the set principles of professional conduct is essential in acting ethically in the profession. The topic of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is controversial in the American medial context. Physically assisted suicide and euthanasia are often used interchangeably. The ethics of these issues are squarely placed before the public eye. This paper focuses on the ethics surrounding ...

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Presented in Partial Fulfilment INDS 400: Capstone Man was created in God’s image and given the responsibility and power over God’s creation. Therefore, man is expected work as commanded by God. Hence, as man works on Earth, he represents God the Creator. The purpose of this work is to bring both land and nature under God’s rule. Man, at the time of creation, was given the mandate to subdue the earth. Throughout the Holy Scriptures, man has been designated as God’s faithful servant. We are called in our different careers to serve for the glory ...

Every person has a worldview in life, and it may be described in different ways depending on the individual. A worldview can be defined as a set of beliefs an individual has about a major question in life such as if God exist, the way he looks, how can a person know God, is there life after death, and how to differentiate between right and wrong among others. There is the need to refer to the Holy books such as the Bible and Quran to get the answers to the inescapable life questions. The biblical worldview is composed of ...

In all aspects of human life, Christian worldview is considered critical. Firms make their business more profitable by applying Christian worldview. A business that uses the Christian worldview improves the life of their customers by giving them the wisdom that makes them produce more in their life. For instance, the Hollywood industry has people with the unhealthiest lives in U.S.A. Christians view the Hollywood films, and they learn from the lives of the actors with the most successful lives. However, many people go to Hollywood to be successful and gain fame, but they end up destroying the character that ...

What is your worldview? The worldview of human being may be considered as the general picture of the surrounding reality. It presents the harmony of all ideas about the world and the way of .personal perception of commonly defined things. A worldview is the basis for daily decisions. It is extremely important and influences many aspects of life significantly. In general worldview means a comprehensive understanding of the world from a certain position. Different religions have different ways of thinking and world perception. My worldview presents a comprehensive analyzing of the world from a Christian point of view. The ...

I. INTRODUCTION Each day, a person reveals his worldview simply in the way he speaks, decides, and acts. Philip Graham Ryken observed that “wherever we bump into the world, our worldview comes spilling out”. The conflict between creationists and evolutionists is such a bumping of worldviews. Can the universe be known? According to John Henry Newman, the universe must be knowable if religious truth is “a condition of general knowledge” instead of a portion thereof. Moreover, if a part of reality is phenomenal (called imminent reality), then that reality it can be known because the human mind contains the ...

The Constitution was written and signed in 1787. It, however, entered into force in 1789. It enshrines the fundamental framework of the US system of governance. Accordingly, it establishes the Congress, Presidency and Supreme Court. Besides, it provides for the bill of rights. On the other hand, the Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 and adopted by the Congress on July 4, the same year. Accordingly, it preceded the Constitution. In a nutshell, the Declaration of Independence enunciates themes such as equality and inalienable entitlements to all citizens, the philosophy of public governance, legitimacy of ...

Different theories and practices have attempted to explore the holistic psychology of persons. One such practice is the Christian faith. When exploring human behavior as an element of psychology, the holistic unity of personhood perspective held by Christians is an ideal point of view (Entwistle, 2009). The Christian perspective views the behavior of an individual as the results of a combination of that individual’s biological, psychological, spiritual, and social make-up best expressed as his or her "biopsychosocial” make-up (Entwistle, 2009). However, even yet as ideal as it may be, this perspective is not conclusive when it comes to ...

Introduction

While it is true that the fundamental task herein is to engage perusal of a summary of the book, Mind Siege: The Battle for Truth, the focus involves a summarization of the clash between Secular Humanism and biblical principles of morality played out on the American stage of life. Some would argue that the term ‘worldview’ only has to do with the fields of sociology, the political realm, theology, psychology, ethics, economics, and so on, other hold the position that Secular Humanism is indeed a religion just as much as the classic Christian philosophy is a worldview. Nevertheless, the ...

Christian Worldview: An In-Depth Insight and Personal Analysis

Worldview as defined by Kenneth Samples is “how one sees life and the world at large” (Samples, 2007, p. 20). From a layman’s stance, it is the perception, understanding, and total assumption of an individual about the things that are around him or her. This paper focuses on Christian worldview, particularly on what it necessarily means and on how everything related to it got the whole focal point of its understanding. In this case, does he Christian worldview evolve based on one’s predicament and change overtime? Or does it stick to its cornerstone principles and continue to ...

In terms of origin, identity, meaning, morality, and destiny, Christianity and Islam will differ. This paper will compare the two worldview perspectives on how they differ in these concepts. When it comes to the question of origin, Islam and Christianity share the story of Adam and Eve, with some differences. As stated in the second chapter of the Quran, named Baqara, “man came into being after Allah (God) consulted with his angels although the angels and Iblis (Satan) warned Him about man’s possible future violence and mischief,” (Nyang 2015). According to the Quran, Man came from out of ...

The term worldview involves the all-round comprehension of the world from a certain point of view. In turn, Christian worldview appears to be the all-round comprehension of the world from the Christian point of view. Our worldview represents the big image, the harmony comprising all worldly notions and concepts. Worldview is a means of understanding the reality. Moreover, it serves as the basis for daily decisions, and therefore appears to be of great importance. In this way, a worldview is a philosophical system that aims at explaining the interconnection and interplay of the facts permeating the surrounding world. As ...

Abortions

Abstract Human’s worldview is influencing their ethical decisions. But Christian ethics worldview - depends only on the Gods word, and that is the basics of their acting. In the paper we will look through the case problem “Abortions” and analyze what does Christians believe in this case, and how probably they would act in this kind of situations.

What in scenario makes it difficult to make a decision?

In this case there are two difficulties. First difficulties that mother is really want to have her baby alive with here, and as we do know she had tried for a while to get pregnant, so that means that she ...

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Elements of Christian Worldview Since the world creation, many years had passed. Through the story of the world, many different changes happened. Every minute something is going on, that makes us more different in our views. There are 7.4 billion human beings on the planet Earth, and all of these human beings are unique. If you would ask this 7.4 billion, people one simple question, “what do you believe in?” They will give you different answers. I am writing this paper with understanding that there is a need to give answers about general statement of true Christian faith.

What is God like?

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Prosecutors need to communicate with the citizens regarding criminal activities. Prosecutors use social media to fulfill their responsibilities. The use of social websites attracts users to acknowledge about the case and provide their views and opinions on the case. Prosecutors prefer to use social media to provide a brief overview of the case to the general public. Social websites can put a positive or negative impact on the role of a prosecutor who has to coordinate with the citizens of his jurisdiction. Social media can help in spreading the message quickly and shortly. Prosecutors need to convey a short ...

What is a worldview?

The term worldview refers to an intellectual interpretation of reality, the world or universe. Evidently, has a view, and though it has greatly been shaped by the thoughts of others, each has a unique perspective.

The Question of Origin

The Question of Origin asks, “How did life start?” and “how did mankind come to existence?” The bible tells that God (Genesis 1:1) created everything that exists in the universe. The verse explains that God created the heaven and earth. The bible also tells us that God created humans on the sixth day (Genesis 2:7). The book of Genesis narrates the story of creation.

The Question of Identity

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The ethical quandary in Robert F. Ladenson’s Friends and Lovers presents a situation in which one member of a group of three friends, Claire, must make a decision about how to deal with information she has received intimately concerning her other two friends, Tony and Beth, who are engaged to be married. Tony has revealed he had a brief affair but asked Claire to keep the fact a secret, and Beth has asked Claire if she thinks something is “going on” with Tony. Claire’s decision on how to deal with the situation will differ depending on what type of ethics she ...

My pattern of life or worldview is Christian. “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (New King James Version, Proverbs 23:7). As this verse says my faith journey and worldview is a trip through the inner recesses of my heart and being. Gilkey wrote, “Whether he wishes it or not, man as a free creature must pattern his life according to some chosen ultimate end, must center his life on some chosen ultimate loyalty, and must commit his security to some trusted power. Man inevitably roots his life in something ultimate” (229). For me, the ultimate is in ...

Implications of an Ethical Issue-Abortion

Introduction In one’s day to day life, decisions are made. These can be minor decisions like what to wear or major decision that has an impact on their life and that of others. When making these decisions people base their answers on a variety of understandings. Some of the basis of decisions includes morality or ethics from a Christian perspective. These two bases guide one in what is right and what is wrong using principles and beliefs previously formed. Abortion is one critical decision that can be supported and condemned using moral and ethical set standards.

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Business through the Eyes of Faith

Business through the Eyes of Faith

Introduction

The Business through the Eyes of Faith was written in 1990 by Chewning R. C. Roels, S. C. and Eby, J. W. The book demonstrates business from a Christian perspective. Christians have often had a difficulty in determining what is Godly in business. Traditionally business has been referred to as an evil activity. However, The Business through the Eyes of Faith is set to change the mindset of Christians regarding g business. In this paper, I will give a brief review of the book. Besides, I will analyze the authors’ arguments presentation effectiveness. After that, I ...

Worldview

Worldview refers to a set of suggestions and proposals that a person holds and deeply influences the life of people with similar believes. - The followers of Christian religion commonly regard their religion as a collection of ideas that may change their life and follow Christianity as a guideline to interact with society. Followers hardly comprehend their religion as a whole conceptual framework. - Following are the few examples of worldview narrated by different authors. - According to James Sire, the concept of worldview is just a conventional set of suppositions that one may hold of this world and its origin . ...

A critical analysis of the differences between Buddhism and Christianity formulates a litany of ways by which the two religions may be compared. Worship styles, concepts of the afterlife, or understandings of sin represent examples of different elements that may be compared. One point of tension, or perhaps a recurring expression, deals with the different views of time from a Buddhist or Christian perspective. This paper seeks to objectively examine and document this particular tension of time-concept differences, between Buddhism and the Biblical perspective. During the course of the discussion, the words of Jesus shall be used to address and compare ideas ...

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Modern science and medicine have influenced the healthcare industry in many ways. Modern science believes in the intervention rather than focusing on the spiritual factors that are associated with the disease or illness. It is important that the modern medicine realizes the importance of spiritual healing. With advancements in spiritual healing over the last 3 decades, spirituality has been introduced in modern intervention. General physicians and healthcare professionals are seeking more focusing on the spiritual needs of patients. Clinical studies have found that spirituality when combined with modern medicine improves the quality of life and increases the survival rate ...

Part I

What is world view? World view refers to an individual’s societal essential cognitive orientation that encompasses the individual or their societies’ knowledge and perspective that is an inclusion of natural philosophy, crucial, existential together with normative postulations; or values, ethical conduct, themes and emotions.

Part II

The question of origin Christianity is derived from Jesus Christ. It is said that Christianity traces back its roots to the first century AD and is engrossed in the Old Testament. Christians believe that god created the universe and everything in it. According to them, God is not part of the creation ...

God, to me is the supreme power, the most powerful, and supernatural body in this universe. Faith finds its significance in God, and it’s God who created the universe. A few examples that strengthen my belief in god are the Earth that has been perfect since ages, the colorless and odorless water, the air we breathe, the planets, and the nature. It would be challenging to provide a long-term value to the life if the universe was created accidently with the available natural processes. God holds fundamental significance, and the existence of human beings is made in God’s ...

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Over time, vital relationships in one’s life, like the familial, become significantly soured. And, as relationships wither, so does people’s well-being. Marital sex life experiences changes with marital duration, and especially after having children, which affects their relationship and inner balance, one way or another. If marital sex is defined as a means of expressing one’s emotions and need to be loved, then it is clear why marital sex changes are considered an important factor to a couple’s and a family’s well-being. This paper will focus on exploring the reasons why and how marital sex changes and ...

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This paper will reflect over crime problems from the movie Gran Tornio that was directed, produced and star in by Clint Eastwood. It will reflect over the angles of crimes. It will consider the worldview that is being presented. It will show also how the problems could have been dealt with in a Christian worldview. This movie was so beautiful for it incorporated the themes of cultures, racism, family, religion, hope, and change. A movie that was so elegantly done that only a noble and well respected person like Clint Eastwood could create. Clint Eastwood also stars in this movie which ...

Every individual has a worldview. There are many different areas of knowledge in worldview. Worldview can change anything the way we perceive. Education, upbringing, the culture and tradition, the books we read, these are few of the factors formed a worldview. In a most definite reason and rational faith, that is Christianity. Christian faith answers questions of the heart and soul. Faith contributes on a person’s worldview and it forms the basis on how a person sees reality. Most people, as Christians, own a Bible and know the significance of the word of God. George Barna, on his research found that most Americans ...

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (PTSD) is one among the most common psychiatric conditions in the American society today. The condition, which I typically associated with emotional unsettledness in the period after a person has experienced or witnessed some life-threatening event, can last for years, and sometimes a lifetime. For this reasons, social scientists have endeavored to address it through a multidisciplinary approach. The main reason why this disorder cannot be managed through a single-handed approach is because it comes with other disorders, such as drug addiction and eating disorder. Approaching the disorder from a Christian perspective is one among the most common concepts in ...

-In his "Essay on Man", Alexander Pope offers a reasonable argument to, as he puts it, vindicate the ways of God to men. Compare the assertions he makes about man's plight and the state of society with the Christian worldview of the same. Pay particular attention to the final lines of the poem. Alexander Pope’s seminal essay is probably one of the greatest poems ever written although it has also been criticised as being too rigid with regards to man’s independence. Pope acknowledges that man is suffering and his plight is great but he asserted that the ...

Prayer: A Christian Ritual From A Christian Perspective

I was brought up in a Jewish family. My family taught me how to pray at a very young age. Before we eat our food, wake up, sleep or go to school/work, we always pray for the wonderful day, especially for the blessings we received daily, work done, and other things God had given us. As I grow up as an adolescent, prayer as a ritual became part of my daily routine. Even if there is an untoward incident that happened to me, I thank God. I know why I ought to be thankful to Him even under adverse circumstances. For me, ...

Introduction

The main aim of this document is to address my personal beliefs in God, knowledge, ethnics, reality, human nature, consistency, human purpose, and metaphysical in our daily life. I have presented answers the exact way I would answer to the questions during a regular conversation or when someone asks me about my individualized thoughts and alignment with my religious thoughts and views. I this outline, I have presented answers to the questions based solely on my personal views. I have not included nor taken anyone’s point of view concerning the questions in the document. The answers are my honest ...

Module 5 - Part 1 Finding Scriptures: Knowledge and Purpose Worksheet

For Part 1 of this assignment, you will complete this worksheet by finding the Scriptures listed below. Watch the "Suffering and Death" video located at http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/courseMaterialPages/cwv101_vpv01GUI.php Please keep your answers brief. Solid academic writing is expected. Refer to the GCU Academic Writing Guidelines in the Student Success Center.

Give a brief summary (at least 4 sentences long) after each passage listed below.

Knowledge: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 – This passage encourages individuals to believe in the teachings which they heard while they were young. It continues by adding that it is only through Jesus Christ can salvation be achieved. It adds that the Holy scriptures are the word of God and should be ...

Module 4 - Part 1 Finding Scriptures: Humanity and Ethics Worksheet

Give a brief summary after each passage listed below. Humanity: Genesis 1:26-27- This passage speaks about the creation of man by God. It also talks about the authority given to man by God to be in charge of his creation. In addition, it talks about the creation of mankind in God’s own image.

Genesis 2:7 – This passage speaks of the creation of man from dust by God to a living being.

Psalm 139:14 – In this passage, the author praises God for creating him in a wonderful way. Matthew 5:3-16– This passage is about the 8 beatitudes. This message is supposed to provide promises to people on virtues that will provide them reward in the afterlife. ...

- In the introductory material, key themes such as “sin,” “sacrifice,” and “relationship with God” emerge. How do these themes apply to the story of Jesus? Why are these themes important to a Christian worldview? The doctrine describes the reconciliation of human beings with God. This is referred to as atonement. Atonement is the pardoning or forgiving of sins through the crucifixion and death of Christ Jesus. Jesus sacrificed himself for the sins of human beings by coming to the world and dying by crucifixion. This then made it possible for the reconciliation between humans and God. A Christian ...

A Christian View of Sexuality Within Marriage

Abstract The Gift of Sex, by Clifford and Joyce Penner, is a comprehensive, Christian educational guide for married couples about sexuality. Divided into a preface and five sections, the book uses Scripture and the authors’ expertise in marriage therapy to offer important information to couples concerning sexuality so that readers may overcome problems or enhance a relationship that is already good. The book educates married couples on Bible-based considerations about sex, physical aspects of sex, and unifying the religions and physical aspects of sex in order to have a more fulfilling relationship with each other. It answers questions, offers exercises, uses anecdotes ...

How must men treat women and children in a global society of varying cultures and views?

The case study on Chapter 5 explores the strong clash of cultures in the issue of domestic violence, especially the abuse on women and children. There were about 260 Afghans who were displaced in a small Midwestern community in the U.S. They have various social problems and the differences in cultures reflect on the wider issue of how must men treat women and children in a global society of varying cultures and views? The Afghan culture is rooted in patriarchal authority. They can do their “disciplining” without state intervention. This contradicts the more liberal views of the U.S. They differentiate abuse from ...

Critical Thinking Assignment

Part One

The origin of Islam is explained in the summary of the creation of the earth and the heavens. The creation of the earth and the heavens was done in six days (Weider, & Gutlerrez, 2011). God created the sun, moon, trees and the firmament. He also created man and this explains the origin of Islam.

The question of Identity

Islam is seen as a way of life of the Islamic people. It is the way f life of human beings and thus it shows being civilized. It embodies and can make real the things, which make people to be human. People can choose ...

How does the divine decree relate to the attributes of God?

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The divine decrees regulate the operation of the attributes. The actions of God can no more be separated from the decrees of God than the actions of a man can be from his decisions. The divine decree relates only to God’s opera ad extra or transitive acts. The divine decree, consequently, comprehends only those events that occur in time.

Application

In our Christian walk, we must always take into consideration the fact that the attributes of God are a direct reflection upon events in time. As we strive to be good Christians, we must be aware of the temporal ...

Goheen and Bartholomew’s - Living at the Crossroads

There have been many books written on Christian Worldview in the past years (worldview). However, what makes Living at the Crossroads stand out from the others is its mission-centred focus and its defined setting within the biblical story. Both of these factors reflect the personal interests of the authors. Goheen’s PhD was on Lesslie Newbiggin (Goheen) and Bartholomew’s was on Ecclesiastes (Bartholomew).

The book starts by explaining how worldviews fit into the context of the gospel story and mission. The authors’ belief is that people are now at the crosswords of two opposing narratives, these being the ...