Christ Actually by James Carroll | Jesus, Faith, Secular Age, Theology, Jewish Identity

In Christ Actually: The Son of God for the Secular Age, James Carroll confronts the pressing question: Who is Christ for us today? Drawing inspiration from theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Carroll examines Jesus's enduring relevance in a world shaped by events like the Holocaust and Hiroshima. He emphasizes Jesus's Jewish identity, urging a reexamination of Christian theology that acknowledges historical contexts and seeks to overcome centuries of anti-Semitism. Carroll's exploration offers a path to rediscovering faith that resonates with contemporary seekers and believers alike.

Key Topics Covered:

• Reevaluating Jesus's Jewish identity

• The impact of historical events on Christian theology

• Addressing anti-Semitism within Christian traditions

• Faith in a secular, post-Holocaust world

• The role of imitation in understanding Christ

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