Moving Towards Emmaus: Hope in a Time of Uncertainty

by David Smith

For Christians, the retreat from Jerusalem after the crucifixion and the loss of hope of the two walkers to Emmaus seems to parallel so many aspects of the post-Christendom context, and helps to make sense of what is otherwise baffling for many. But the story connects too with many contemporary humanists who have their own reasons for uncertainty today, and with Muslims who may also be found as companions in dialogue on the Emmaus road. Each chapter of the book reflects on an aspect of the biblical narrative, and is followed by a 'Dispatch from Emmaus, in which a writer (e.g. Albert Camus, Jacques Ellul or Tatiana Goricheva) is allowed to testify concerning the particular topic under discussion. The result is what amounts to a dialogue between faith and unfaith, allowing the expression of both despair and the recovery of hope.

128 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2007

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Reviews

[David Cowpar · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book with an insightful interpretation of the Road to Emmaus.

I feel as if it isn’t for me. It’s for Christians from established denominations finding themselves suddenly on the outside of the center of society looking inward from the margins.

Evangelical Christianity in Ireland has never had that inside position so I found it hard to relate to the despair and hopelessness of the Emmaus road as he outlines it. But I think other Christians could take a number of lessons from this book.

[Rachel Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful perspective on current Christian position in society. Some very good references to follow-up.