The Bible reading of young evangelicals: an exploration of the ordinary hermeneutics and faith of Generation Y
Young evangelicals in Britain often find themselves at odds with an increasingly secular society, and yet the tradition persists and in some places flourishes. Sociological studies into the faith of this demographic group are rare, yet there is much to be explored as to how their faith functions and...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Eugene, Oregon
Pickwick Publications
[2016]
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| In: | Year: 2016 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Great Britain
/ Evangelical movement
/ Exegesis
/ Generations
/ Birth year
/ History 1981-1996
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| Further subjects: | B
Bible
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B Bible Hermeneutics B Generation Y Religious life (Great Britain) B Thesis B Evangelicalism (Great Britain) |
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| Summary: | Young evangelicals in Britain often find themselves at odds with an increasingly secular society, and yet the tradition persists and in some places flourishes. Sociological studies into the faith of this demographic group are rare, yet there is much to be explored as to how their faith functions and how it compares to other groups globally. Similarly, given the privilege evangelicals afford the biblical text, how young believers engage with the ancient Scriptures they understand to be "the word of God" is particularly significant. This work addresses that core question. How do young evangelicals make sense of the Bible today? Based on qualitative data gathered from three diverse evangelical churches it compares the reading priorities, ordinary hermeneutics, and theological concerns of young adults. Presenting age-related focus groups with challenging biblical narratives, the study compares strategies for negotiating the texts based on age, gender, and churchmanship. It provides a unique insight into the realities of Bible reading and the faith of "Generation Y" and gives food for thought not only to those with scholarly interests, but also those with a pastoral concern to shape and sustain the Christian faith of young adults in Britain and beyond-- |
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| Item Description: | Contains bibliographical references (pages 245-264) |
| ISBN: | 1498293425 |