Jacques Ellul: A Companion to His Major Works (Cascade Companions)

Jacques Ellul (1912-1994) was Professor of the History and Sociology of Institutions at the University of Bordeaux. A sociologist historian and Protestant lay theologian Ellul is primarily known for his writings on technology propaganda and Christian anarchism. He influenced a wide array of thinkers including Ivan Illich William Stringfellow Thomas Merton Paul Virilio and Neil Postman. In this book Jacob Van Vleet and Jacob Marques Rollison guide readers through Elluls most influential theological and sociological writings. By understanding Elluls primary works readers will be able to clearly grasp his social theory and theological ethics profiting from his deep insight and prophetic wisdom.