On Freedom, Love, and Power: Expanded Edition

Jacques Ellul

Published by University of Toronto Press 2015

On Freedom, Love, and Power

Expanded Edition

Jacques Ellul
Edited by: Willem H. Vanderburg

https://doi.org/10.3138/9781442625693

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About this book

This expanded edition of Ellul’s talks features additional material, previously unavailable, that focuses on Christianity’s potential service to humanity as a community that exemplifies a society where people are reconciled with one another and with God.

Author / Editor information

Vanderburg Willem H. :

Willem H. Vanderburg has taught preventive engineering, sociology, and environmental studies at the Centre for Technology and Social Development at the University of Toronto.

Reviews

Rev. Dr. Bob Giuliano, Professor Emeritus, Huron University College:

‘People who are weary of organized religion will find On Freedom, Love, and Power a source of clarity and inspiration. Faithful church-goers will also rejoice as it cuts through to depths of understanding that are new and refreshing.’

Tim Blackmore, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario:

‘On Freedom, Love, and Power is a landmark achievement. It showcases Jacques Ellul’s elegant and insightful thinking on the Bible, religion, and efficiency. A clear and powerful collaboration between Ellul and Willem H. Vanderburg, two thinkers who are focused on directing human beings toward health and life, it is a work I cannot recommend too highly.’

Spencer Boersma:

‘Ellul’s exegetical insights are striking ... The book is thoroughly thought-provoking and original.’

Richard Stivers, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Illinois State University:

‘On Freedom, Love, and Power is easily the most important and exciting work in Christian interpretation that I have read in years.’

Ken Badley:

‘Without hesitation or qualification, I recommend this book ... Vanderburg has truly offered a service to Ellul readers and to all of us.’

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Preface To Expanded Edition Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	vii
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	xi
Part One Freedom From Morality And Religion (Genesis 1–3)
1. Introductory Remarks To Genesis 1–3 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	3
2. The First Creation Account Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	17
3. The Second Creation Account Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	40
4. The Break Between God And Humanity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	61
5. The Consequences Of The Break Between God And Humanity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	77
Part Two The Love That Seeks Us Out (Job 32–42)
6. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	101
7. Elihu (Chapters 32–37) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	105
8. God’S Appearance (Chapters 38–39) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	118
9. The Two Beasts (Chapters 40–41) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	126
10. Job’S Conversion (Chapter 42) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	135
11. Reconciliation (Chapter 42) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	140
Part Three The Culmination Of Judaism: The Kingdom Of Love
12. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	149
13. The First Three Parables (Matthew 13:1–43) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	160
14. The Second Set Of Parables (Matthew 13:44–50) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	169
15. The Parable Of The Debtors (Matthew 18:23–35) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	174
16. The Parable Of The Labourers’ Wages (Matthew 20:1–16) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	180
17. The Parable Of The Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1–14) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	188
18. The Parables Of The Virgins And The Talents (Matthew 25:1–30) Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	196
19. The Remaining References To The Kingdom Of Heaven Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	204
Part Four It Was All There In The Beginning (John 1:1–2)
20. Love Within The Beginning Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	213
Epilogue: History And Reconciliation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	269
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	285

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Edition: Expanded Edition
Audience: College/higher education;Professional and scholarly;
Pages
- Main content: 324

eBook

Published: June 16, 2015
ISBN: 9781442625693