Difficult Gospel: The Theology of Rowan Williams

by Mike Higton

Rowan Williams is widely recognized as a creative and powerful theologian, but his theological writings are frequently complex and difficult. This book provides a clear and simple guide to all the main themes of his theology, and shows how they are related to his reading of the Bible, his careful and wide-ranging engagement with the Christian tradition, and his grappling with contemporary culture. It shows how the Archbishop's ideas about peace or about popular culture, about sexuality or about evangelism, relate to his understanding of the nature of the life of God, and the challenging good news of Jesus Christ.

This book is designed especially for those who have no formal training in theology or academic expertise, but are interested in finding out more about what Rowan Williams stands for.

174 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

Reviews

[Igor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good little book attempting to narrate theology of Williams in the style of Williams while at the same time make it understandable. Definitely encourages reader to go and read more of Rowan.

[Nick Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

intelligent, perceptive, though does rather slip into the register of its subject

[Robert Heckner · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book on the theology of Rowan Williams.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you agree or not with the views of Williams this was a great introduction to his thought. Very well written and provocative.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good. Made me to want to read more of the originals. But I've had a wee Rowan spurt, so shall now move on to something else.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is not an "easy read", but Mike Higton does an excellent job of summarizing Rowan Williams' theology in a way that was accessable and clear. And with this background, I'm now feeling encouraged about going directly to Williams.

[Joseph Gascho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, like with Merton, easier to read someone else interpret the brilliant Rowan Williams