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“A lighthearted yet high-minded exploration of failure’s ability to serve as a gateway to grace. Readers will find this a balm.”–Publishers Weekly
Many of us spend our days feeling like we’re the only one with problems, while everyone else has their act together. But the sooner we realize that everyone struggles like we do, the sooner we can show grace to ourselves and others.
In Low Anthropology, popular author and theologian David Zahl explores how our ideas about human nature influence our expectations in friendship, work, marriage, and politics. We all go through life with an “anthropology”–an idea about what humans are like, our potentials and our limitations. A high anthropology–thinking optimistically about human nature–can breed perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, and resentment. Meanwhile, Zahl invites readers into a biblically rooted and surprisingly life-giving low anthropology, which fosters hope, deep connection with others, lasting love, vulnerability, compassion, and happiness.
Zahl offers a liberating view of human nature, sin, and grace, showing why the good news of Christianity is both urgent and appealing. By embracing a more accurate view of human beings, readers will discover a true and lasting hope.
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Publisher : Brazos Press (July 25, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 1587436329
ISBN-13 : 978-1587436321
Item Weight : 7.2 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.52 x 8.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book insightful and realistic, articulating deep theological reflection in a way that makes sense. They appreciate the well-nuanced, compassionate writing style with humor and relatable examples. The book is accessible to readers of all religious backgrounds, offering hope and pastoral perspectives on the human condition.
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