The Mystery of Christ & and Why We Don't Get It (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802801210)

Widely recognized as a creative, insightful writer, Robert Farrar Capon offers still more of his uniquely provocative fare in The Mystery of Christ . . . and Why We Don't Get It. This engaging book probes the meaning of salvation -- peace, forgiveness, grace, reconciliation -- spoken of in the New Testament as a "mystery."

Reminding his readers, sometimes in startling ways, that salvation is a gift rather than a transaction, Capon uses a variety of dialogues to drive home the truth that "there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Along the way he explores guilt, forgiveness, love, anger, romance, grief, spiritual contentment, the Incarnation, reincarnation, resurrection, and more -- and manages to make salvation something fresh and new in the process.

Author: Robert Farrar Capon
ISBN-10: 0802801218
ISBN-13: 9780802801210
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 10/19/1993
Pages: 202
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.02w x 0.51d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 10/15/1993 pg. 397