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In doing so, Brunner engages with a wide range of theoretical and practical issues: from philosophy's rationalisation of morality, to the crisis of marriage, to the task of the Christian living under capitalism.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367736291701,"sku":"9780227180877","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780227180877_d6f14e2c-42ad-44c9-9437-5e0d8adb18de.jpg?v=1786012689"},{"product_id":"9780227180815","title":"Christianity and Civilisation","description":"Christianity and Civilisation presents Emil Brunner's engagement with social and political questions in the aftermath of the Second World War. Based upon his Gifford Lectures given at the University of St. Andrew's in 1947 and 1948, it represents a departure from Brunner's more systematic theological work to consider an important question: namely, what is the relationship between Christian faith and Western civilisation?Divided into two series, the First Series treats various fundamental philosophical themes such as being, time and freedom. This treatment forms the basis for the Second Series, where Brunner broadens his scope to consider more social, cultural and political themes such as education, work, science, art and power. Finally, the work ends with a reflection on Christianity beyond civilisation.Equal parts philosophy, cultural theory, religious anthropology, history and theology, Christianity and Civilisation traces a path starting from fundamental philosophical insights through key developments in Western history. In doing so, he provides a Christian answer to the question of civilisation in light of the horrors of the Second World War.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56367736324469,"sku":"9780227180815","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780227180815.jpg?v=1786012688"},{"product_id":"9780227180808","title":"Man in Revolt","description":"In Emil Brunner's treatise on the nature of mankind he explores what Darwin, Nietzsche, Marx and Freud, despite their differences, all overlooked: the contradiction at the heart of human experience. This contradiction is comprehensible only through a God who illuminates what we should be, who makes communication possible through his Word and our ability to respond. A transcendent, metaphysical exploration of the human condition, in Man In Revolt Brunner centres the Biblical doctrine of humankind to reveal the truth being sought in the endless human search for understanding. Focussing on responsibility as the key to personality, Brunner explores how an understanding of ourselves as created in the image of God offers an insight into our responsibility. With profound penetration and power, he considers the timeless questions of individuality and community, men and women, and our souls and bodies. An incisive and enduring work, Man in Revolt brings Brunner's piercing argument to the question at the centre of our understanding of ourselves - and our relation to the world we live in.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56419539222901,"sku":"9780227180808","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780227180808_ed2f54ac-9216-4039-ad3f-7728f411bec2.jpg?v=1786012687"},{"product_id":"the-great-invitation","title":"The Great Invitation","description":"Emil Brunner's renown as an outstanding preacher is exemplified in his Fraumünster sermons. Brunner's skill at combining the central doctrines of the Christian faith with persuasive spiritual exposition and eloquence can be seen in The Great Invitation, despite his belief that preaching 'can only very imperfectly be crystallised in writing'.In his series of sermons, Brunner encourages fellowship for time and eternity, and focusses on fulfilment through faith. A great teacher of faith, Brunner's unique passion transports from page to soul. As Brunner reflects, preachers are 'only one of many hundred links in the chain which binds our present-day worship of God with that of the apostolic communities,' and The Great Invitation is a valuable link in that chain.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57536411304309,"sku":"9780227180778","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780227180778.jpg?v=1788186067"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-emil-brunner.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}