The postmodern human condition and relationship to God were forged in response to Auschwitz. Christian theology must now address the challenge posed by the Shoah. Grace in Auschwitz offers a constructive theology of grace that enables twenty-first-century Westerners to relate meaningfully to the Christian tradition in the wake of the Holocaust and unprecedented evil. Through narrative theological testimonial history; the first part articulates the human condition and relationship to God experienced by concentration camp inmates. The second part draws from the lives and works of Simone Weil; Dorothee Solle; Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Alfred Delp; Hans Urs von Balthasar; and Sergei Bulgakov to propose and apply a coherent kenotic model enabling the transposition of the Christian doctrine of grace into categories strongly correlating with the experience of Auschwitz survivors. This model centers on the vulnerable Jesus Christ; a God who takes on the burden of the human condition and freely suffers alongside and for human beings. In and through the person of Jesus; God is made present and active in the midst of spiritual desolation and destitution; providing humanity and solace to others.
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497 of 547 people found the following review helpful. This Isn't a Muslim Hit PieceBy D. BuxmanSome people won't purchase this book on account of the fact that Glenn Beck is such a polarizing figure; but they will be missing out on a well organized exploration of the tenets of Islam that have given rise to the global threat we face today. This book begins with an overview of Islam in the historical context and then proceeds to dismantle 13 key lies that are being disseminated by the propagandists in government and the media; by utilizing extensive quotes from the Quran and the Hadiths as a means to understand what it is that drives the Islamic Fundamentalist. This book does not fall victim to the idiocy of the politically correct; but Mr. Beck does take the time to note the difference between the peaceful practice of Islam and the Islamism that is practiced by terrorist organizations. While the adherents to Islamism are a minority; they are a far more sizable minority than the media and government like to tell us; and it is critical that we are aware of this fact and the danger that it poses to society. The beauty of this book is that it addresses the issues head on. Do you think that Islam is a religion of Peace? Examine the teachings. Do you think that Islam is tolerant to non-Muslims? Examine the teachings. The arguments contained in this book are well organized and competently sourced. They are a product of extensive study of authentic Islamic teachings; as well as current statements of Islamist leaders and opinion polls taken from Muslims around the world. This is a wake up call and Americans need to pay attention before it's too late.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. One Of Those Books You’ll Wish Everyone Would Read.By G. MortonEvery time some horrid Islamic terrorist attack occurs we see politicians and liberal pundits immediately go into PC denial mode with their assurance that the attack – even by Quran quoting; Allah u-Akbar screaming Muslims - has nothing to do with Islam. The attackers are always never true Muslims who know their Qur’an and revered Muhammad; but just misguided crazies. The title is saying “It is about Islam†– note: not “radical†Islam. This book explains how Islam’s political ideology is actually at the root of the terrorism we fear; and make no mistake; it is a damning critique of Islam and its apologists among us; with compelling documentation; argument and references. That Islam is a “Religion of Peace†is the # 1 lie he explains in Part II: Thirteen Deadly Lies. That jihad is a peaceful; internal struggle and not a war against you the infidel is another lie (# 3).He trenchantly observes (pg.8) that “The mainstream media has essentially ordered a blackout of anything remotely to do with itâ€; which seems shockingly and somewhat mysteriously true. Journalists for the MSM never quote relevant militant passages of the Qur’an or of Muhammad fighting words. Discussion of Islam's ideology is just off limits as if by direct order from above. The book is a compelling warning that this is wrongheaded and that it must be discussed frankly and openly because this extremely dangerous ideology must be confronted. It is described as an existential threat; including via the migration of Muslim “refugees†that we cannot really vet. He discusses briefly (pg. 219) how the Somalian refugees are not an encouraging example as Minneapolis has become a “hotbed of jihadi recruitmentâ€.This book is not long and is easy to read so why there are published summaries is a good question. Reading the original is neither hard nor arduous. You won’t be sorry.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Utterly dismayed why this book even had to be writtenBy B. McGregorWhy would our elected leaders push us into this cauldron of death? Maybe that's the answer in itself.Either way; this book is already under 'soft-ban' as the diversity police are cracking down on anyone claiming to be American.Glenn's book is a distilled look at all aspects of Islam that have emerged over the past few decades.They are not peaceful; productive; assimilateable; or civil. Every country in Europe that has tried to assimilate the vast hordes pouring in for welfare; and safety from other Muslims; has failed. The violence is unbelievable to members of civil society and we dismiss these things as anomalies; not patterns.These are patterns. Types and shadows of evil.Glenn follows these patterns from their origins to their logical and stated conclusion.Point by point examples of only the most egregious acts against humanity are used.The warning signs are clear and the agitprop media is leading the way.Next time you find yourself at a $6;000 a plate fund raiser; have your candidate read this out loud.Ya; I know; neither of those will happen for us little folk.
