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Eerdmans (2017), Edition: Third, 247 pages
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A masterful, inviting telling of the Christian story. Christian faith, says Martin Copenhaver, is not a subject to be mastered like calculus or Shakespeare--it is a story to be told and a life to be lived. No matter how much or how little you know, To Begin at the Beginning tells the story of Christian faith and invites you to take part in it. In this book Copenhaver covers basic themes--the Bible, church, ministry, sacraments, prayer, ethics&mdash:in a clear and inviting way. His approach creates a valuable resource for pastors, an accessible guide for seekers and new Christians, and a "refresher course" for longtime Christians who want to engage anew with what they believe.
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LibraryThing member dougshow
I led an adult study group on this book in a Mainline Protestant church. I found that this book gives a good presentation of the Christian faith from that perspective. The author is a United Church of Christ ministerial colleague of mine. This book is quite readable. All its chapters were helpful,
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but the chapter I particularly appreciated was the one which discussed the Holy Bible and its place in our faith tradition. I recommend this book both to those who are experienced in the Mainline faith tradition and those who are new to it. Show Less