Christian Wisdom

Core elements are the 'discernment of cries', the love of God for God's sake, interpretation of scripture, and the shaping of desire in faith. Case studies deal with inter-faith wisdom among Jews, Christians and Muslims, universities as centres of wisdom as well as knowledge and know-how and the challenge of learning disabilities. Throughout, there is an attempt to do justice to the premodern, modern and postmodern while grappling with scripture, tradition and the cries of the world today. Ford opens up the rich resources of Christianity in engaging with the issues and urgencies of contemporary life. Provides a creative contemporary understanding of the Bible, integrating Christian worship, thought and life. Includes case studies exploring inter-faith wisdom among Jews, Christians and Muslims. Brings theology to life in the practical realm, focusing on disability and trauma as well as education and human flourishing.