The Gospel of Falling Down: The Beauty of Failure, in an Age of Success by Townsend, Mark (9781846940095)

The Gospel of Falling Down: The Beauty of Failure, in an Age of Success

by Townsend, Mark

Paperback - English

Failure, rather than success, is at the heart of the life of Jesus and his message. He came to liberate us from the "gospel of success". It is not in "climbing the ladder of perfection" that we meet God, but in falling from it. And it is then that we discover the most beautiful spiritual gold.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

ISBN

1846940095

EAN

9781846940095

Publisher

JOHN HUNT PUB

Publication Date

12 Jan 2007

Pages

144

Weight (kg)

0.19

Dimensions (cm)

19.1 x 13.9 x 1.1

About Author

A former clergyman in the Church of England, Reverend Mark Townsend now leads his own inclusive and ecumenical ministry that nourishes a strong appreciation for the diversity of faith beyond Christianity, and which strives to honor the divine in all people, regardless of their faith, culture, sexuality or background. <P>A priest of the Open Episcopal Church and member of the Progressive Christian Alliance, in addition to being a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, the author has been featured on the BBC and several other news programs throughout Britain. He is the author of The Go