A Paradox Lost

<p>Too often the tensions and unanswerable questions of Scripture and the Christian life are seen as barriers to faith. In <em>Paradox Lost</em> pastor and author Richard Hansen shows that they are exactly the opposite--indeed God's mysteries are one of the places where we may encounter him most closely.</p><p>In exchange for Enlightenment-based rationalism that can stunt spiritual imagination Hansen invites readers to: </p><ul><li>Discern that there is a hiddenness to God that can be inviting rather than threatening</li><li>Appreciate that God is far greater than we sometimes assume and to adjust our mental maps to make more space for awe</li><li>Realize that faith and reason are not enemies but rather dance partners that complement one another</li></ul><p>Hansen examines three kinds or orders of biblical paradox each at a deeper level than the last demonstrating for readers that paradox is both endemic to modern life and also a natural part of the landscape of Christian faith. <em>Paradox Lost</em> doesn't seek to solve or justify paradox; instead it looks through paradox toward what it reveals--namely a holy mysterious and awesome God.</p>