Publisher's Synopsis
A Provocative Exploration of What It Means to Be Human
"Written in an accessible and fluent style, Only Human brings a broad range of material from across the Christian tradition to bear on an intriguing range of essential questions about what it means to be human on the perplexing, contrary, sinful, joyful, and spiritual aspects that we ponder and that vex us. In illuminating this exploration with his own and others′ stories, Gushee focuses his discussion in a sprightly way that draws the reader in and helps him or her to appreciate the enduring reasons for hope within that sturdy faith tradition that is Christianity."
Jean Bethke Elshtain , Laura Spelman Rockefeller Professor of Social and Political Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago and author, Just War Against Terror: The Burden of American Power in a Violent World
"This is an inviting volume that kicks off an exciting series. David Gushee writes of our life journeys in the style of C. S. Lewis. Deeply biblical, profoundly human, and delightfully written, the book guides us through perplexing issues to show how faith reveals possibilities of personal growth and sound relationships."
Max Stackhouse , The Rimmer and Ruth DeVries Professor of Theology and Public Life, Princeton Theological Seminary
"Only Human is an apt title for this lovely book. Gushee offers humble wisdom for understanding a human yearning for God. He helps to discern recurrent questions, such as, ′Does sin have the last word?′ and ′Will God give up on us?′ But he also introduces what may be new questions, such as ′What does the Trinity mean for my relationships?′ Weaving together his own reflections as a servant, dad, and husband, drawing from scripture as well as from lively narratives of recent saints and sinners, Gushee has given the seeking reader a true gift."
Amy Laura Hall , assistant professor, theological ethics, Duke Divinity School
