One of Publishers Weeklys Best Books of 2008 During their first millennium; Christians filled their sanctuaries with images of Christ as a living presence-as a shepherd; teacher; healer; or an enthroned god. He is serene and surrounded by lush scenes; depictions of this world as paradise. Yet once he appeared as crucified; dying was virtually all Jesus seemed able to do; and paradise disappeared from the earth. Saving Paradise turns a fascinating new lens on Christianity; from its first centuries to the present day; asking how its early vision of beauty evolved into a vision of torture; and what changes in society and theology marked that evolution. It also retrieves; for today; a life-affirming Christianity that the world sorely needs.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I have really enjoyed this little bookBy Mrs. Ann MackI have really enjoyed this little book. There are so many useful designs and the directions are easy to follow. It is the perfect size to fit in my knitting to go back0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not so muchBy KathleenI didnt find much in this book I really wanted to knit. Maybe rent if from the library and if you find many things you like them buy it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Denise Fostergreat book
