Church: The Human Story of God

Church: The Human Story of God by Edward Schillebeeckx. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780824513726.

This book was originally planned as the ecclesiological third part of Schillebeeckx Jesus trilogy. It indeed concludes his thinking about the relevance of the living Jesus through history, but with a different approach than originally intended. By the end of the 20th century, many believers have left the unworldly super-naturalistic preconciliar church behind.. Those who leave the church, often leave a church that claims to be the direct mediator of Gods will. However, the church is not a flawless gift from heaven. It is the vulnerable work of human beings which tries to find accurate ways to comply to the heart of the gospel message. In a time that is characterized by polarization in the church, Schillebeeckx does not forget to look at the unprecedented and authentic flourishing of the gospel . This book therefore contains the testimony of a theologian who tried, during the course of his life, to describe what God can mean for people today.