UNSTIMMIGKEITEN IM REICH GOTTES (Discrepancies in the Kingdom of God)
Kurioses und Kritisches aus dem Leben der Heiligen (Curious and Critical Aspects from the Lives of the Saints)
Genre:
Religion
Author:
Josef Imbach
Publisher:
Fr. Pustet
Language:
German
AUTHOR BIO:
Josef Imbach, Dr. theol., former professor of Fundamental Theology at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of San Bonaventura in Rome and a lecturer in Catholic Theology at the University of Basel, is involved in the Senior University of Lucerne, adult education, and practical pastoral care.
Pages:
168
Publication:
2023
Rights available:
All except sold
DESCRIPTION:
Why does love go through the stomach for some and gets on the nerves for others? How did a saint turn into a harlot? What should grumpy Christian people think about? Those who delve into saintly biographies and legends will find out. Saints are considered role models. But not all are worthy of emulation. The line between zeal and fanaticism is often blurred. Several 'saints' who once enjoyed great reverence never existed. Others owe their place in the heavenly realm less to their way of life and more to the legend, which, known for its garrulousness, is always ready to gloss over and glorify the unpleasant. In his witty and light-hearted presentation, the author follows Paul's advice: 'Test everything and hold on to the good!'
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