Playing the Fool

Playing the Fool

Paperback (19 Jul 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Roly Bain is a priest who is a clown. His unique ministry is a dramatic sign of the joy of the gospel which is often obscured by church pomp and ceremony, and the inverted values of the kingdom of God. Here, Bain tells his story and relects on the long tradition of the holy fool; the biblical concepts of the "foolishness of God" and "the folly of the cross"; the relationship between humour and healing; prayer and prayerfulness; and much more. Peppered with moving and memorable anecdotes from his work in prisons, hospices, schools and, increasingly, business organizations, this book should encourage all who try to communicate the good news of the gospel.

Book information

ISBN: 9781853114397
Publisher: Hymns Ancient & Modern
Imprint: Canterbury Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 791.33092
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 146
Weight: 182g
Height: 135mm
Width: 202mm
Spine width: 11mm