What's so funny about God? : a theological look at humor /
Wilkens, Steve, 1955-
What's so funny about God? : a theological look at humor / Steve Wilkens. - viii, 192 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
God has to be in there somewhere -- You may not have a sense of humor, but you are funny -- High holy days, part one: Christmas -- High holy days, part two: Easter -- Seeing God on Tuesday, or any other day that ends in "y": extraordinary ordinary time -- Going to church with bacon eaters, dead people, and superheroes -- Does this eschatology make my end look big? -- Epilogue: laughing with God during earthquakes.
"Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence, but many Christians haven't taken humor seriously. This insightful yet delightful crash course from philosopher Steve Wilkens argues that viewing Scripture and theology through the lens of humor helps us understand the gospel and avoid the pitfalls of both naturalism and gnosticism, while facilitating a humble, honest, and appealing approach to faith"--
9780830852673 0830852670
2019029423
Wit and humor--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Wit and humor in the Bible.
What's so funny about God? : a theological look at humor / Steve Wilkens. - viii, 192 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
God has to be in there somewhere -- You may not have a sense of humor, but you are funny -- High holy days, part one: Christmas -- High holy days, part two: Easter -- Seeing God on Tuesday, or any other day that ends in "y": extraordinary ordinary time -- Going to church with bacon eaters, dead people, and superheroes -- Does this eschatology make my end look big? -- Epilogue: laughing with God during earthquakes.
"Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence, but many Christians haven't taken humor seriously. This insightful yet delightful crash course from philosopher Steve Wilkens argues that viewing Scripture and theology through the lens of humor helps us understand the gospel and avoid the pitfalls of both naturalism and gnosticism, while facilitating a humble, honest, and appealing approach to faith"--
9780830852673 0830852670
2019029423
Wit and humor--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Wit and humor in the Bible.