
Letters to a Future Saint
Foundations of Faith for the Spiritually Hungry
By: Brad East
Paperback | 1 October 2024
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Dear future saint,
Why is the gospel worth living for?
Why is it worth dying for?
In these letters, a fellow pilgrim addresses future saints: the bored and the distracted, the skeptical and the curious, the young and the spiritually hungry. Lively and readable, these bite-sized letters explain the basics of Christian life, including orthodox doctrine, the story of Scripture, the way of discipleship, and more.
Interweaving Scripture, poetry, and theological writings, Letters to a Future Saint educates readers in the richness of the Christian tradition. But beyond that, this earnest and approachable volume offers young people-- who may be largely uninformed of the depths of faith despite having been raised in Christian homes --an invitation into the life of the church and into a deeper relationship with God
Industry Reviews
--Rowan Williams, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury
"In this little book, East teaches about the gospel--he catechizes. But its epistolary format allows what could seem tiresome or didactic to become conversational and approachable. These letters tell the story of Jesus in many ways, from many different angles, and with a lightness of touch. They also convey what it might feel like to be a Christian and to think about the world in light of the story of Jesus. If you are someone who cares about young people or those of any age finding their way in the spiritual life--if you care about future saints--read this book and share it with others."
--Tish Harrison Warren, author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night
"The letters that Brad East writes here are signed, 'Yours in Christ, a fellow pilgrim, ' and that tells you most of what you need to know about this wonderful book. It's a warmhearted, clear-sighted account of life 'in Christ, ' not pronounced from on high, but narrated by someone a little farther along the Way than the young people it's addressed to. This is a book to give to many of those pilgrims near the outset of their journey."
--Alan Jacobs, Baylor University
"Sometimes catechisms seem to emphasize truth at the expense of life. The parroting back of doctrinal answers to posed questions, while often valuable, can be dangerous for those tempted to think of Christianity as the mastery of syllogisms rather than as the Way of the Cross. In this book, Brad East takes us along as he guides a young pilgrim in the path that is Jesus. Reading this will help you see your own faith with fresh eyes and will prompt you to be not just a disciple but a discipler."
--Russell Moore, editor in chief, Christianity Today
"Brad East does not cease to astound. This book is both spiritual meditation and pocket catechism--it instructs as it inspires, and its contents explain Christianity in a way both simple and profound. This is the kind of book to spread around everywhere: airports, homes, churches, used bookstores, universities, and so on. Professor East has something important to teach each one of us!"
--Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary
"In this time of widespread unclarity, Brad East's insightful letters help us see what being a Christian might look like. A fascinating book that helps us see the fascinating character of our faith."
--Stanley Hauerwas, Duke University
"A personal, readable, informed, and confident exposition of the Christian faith--so confident, in fact, that it starts and ends with an invitation to martyrdom in the service of Christ! East's unwillingness to make Christ into a founder of a 'religion of comfortableness' (Nietzsche) is admirable."
--Miroslav Volf, Yale Divinity School
ISBN: 9780802883872
ISBN-10: 0802883877
Published: 1st October 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 220
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.8 x 15.4 x 1.6
Weight (kg): 0.4
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