Jacques Ellul: A Companion to His Major Works

by Jacob E. Van Vleet, Jacob Marques Rollison

Jacques Ellul (1912-1994) was Professor of the History and Sociology of Institutions at the University of Bordeaux. A sociologist, historian, and Protestant lay theologian, Ellul is primarily known for his writings on technology, propaganda, and Christian anarchism. He influenced a wide array of thinkers including Ivan Illich, William Stringfellow, Thomas Merton, Paul Virilio, and Neil Postman. In this book, Jacob Van Vleet and Jacob Marques Rollison guide readers through Ellul's most influential theological and sociological writings. By understanding Ellul's primary works, readers will be able to clearly grasp his social theory and theological ethics, profiting from his deep insight and prophetic wisdom.

Genres: Sociology

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2020

Reviews

[Dani Pop · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is how an introduction to an author's work should sound like. Very good presentation of Ellul's most important books.