Doubts and Loves : What is left of Christianity
Richard Holloway
Doubts and Loves argues that it is better to use Christianity as good poetry than as bad science and although the author sets out to deconstruct its doctrines he does so because he is anxious to release the power of these great themes from the antiquated containers that convey them.
Holloway's radical book is a rescue attempt, a heartfelt and passionately argued case for salvaging the challenge of Jesus by revealing the essence of his teachings and showing why they remain revolutionary, humane and of massive spiritual importance.
Praise for Doubts and Loves:
'[A work] of blinding sincerity and high intelligence.'
Spectator
'Lucid and exhilarating.'
Independent on Sunday
'I don't know when I have been more impressed, indeed, excited by a work…It answers the seemingly tormenting questions in a completely satisfying way.'
Ruth Rendell
Richard Holloway
One of the most outspoken and best-loved figures in the modern church, Richard Holloway recently stood down as the Bishop of Edinburgh but remains Gresham Professor of Divinity in the City of London and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He has written for many… »
