Graced Vulnerability: A Theology Of Childhood

by David H. Jensen

Despite the frequent use of the term children of God to describe graced human existence, Christian theologians rarely consider childhood as an explicitly theological topic. Jensen argues that vulnerability is a dimension of the imageo Dei, and suggests that childhood provides a window for under-standing the shapes of graced human life and the violence that inhibits life. By offering a fresh understanding of the vulnerable child in the image of God, Jensen presents a compelling reinterpretation of sin, church practice, and Christian witness in a world in which the threats to children's lives--poverty, child labor, war, and the sex trade--seem overwhelming. Seminary students, pastors, educators, resource center directors, and those involved in the discipline of spiritual formation will find this book useful.

154 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2005

Reviews

[Cliff · Rating 3 out of 5]

A study of childhood as a paradigm for certain aspects of Imago Dei. Jensen argues that vulnerability is an overlooked element of Imago Dei, providing a window through which we can take a fresh look at sin, grace, Christian witness, etc. A helpful book, but not my favorite on this topic. A little too much reformed theology for my taste.