Bøger af Michael P. Jensen

Each human being asks, "Who am I?" and "What is my purpose?" Michael P. Jensen investigates these questions as they are addressed by the great genres of the Western literary tradition-epic, tragedy, and comedy-and Christian theology, arguing that each contains a theological understanding of the human creature.

Interviews twenty-four prominent Shakespeare scholars about the books that have influenced their ideas, been the most useful in their work, and are just plain fun. They discuss their reasons for recommending the best known books in Shakespeare studies and also unearth nearly forgotten treasures that deserve a wide readership.

Once upon a time, it was not so difficult to believe. Believing in God was like breathing. It was a second sense of which people were hardly aware. But in an age when our faith is mainly in science and technology, is it possible to believe anymore?Michael P. Jensen takes a searching look at what makes us believe--or not believe--in God in this contemporary world. He converses with troubled souls, cranks, crackpots, and conspiracy theorists, and even with the devil himself.This entertaining and stimulating journey through the underworld of our beliefs will have you wondering whether things are always what they seem.

Sydney's evangelical Anglicans have been the focus of a great deal of controversy and criticism in the Anglican world. Their blend of conservatism towards doctrine and radicalism towards the institutional church has made them something of an enigma to other Anglicans. But what makes them really tick? Michael Jensen provides a unique insider's view into the convictional world of Sydney Anglicanism. He responds to a number of the common misunderstandings about Sydney Anglicanism and challenges Sydney Anglicans to see themselves as making a positive contribution to the wider church and to the city they inhabit.