Monsters: The Imagination of Faith and Fear
David McDonald
Sep 2010 · Samizdat Creative
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Throughout the scriptures, diverse species of monsters appear--false gods, cryptozoological fiends, apocalyptic beasts, and idols--and as they appear, they strike terror in the hearts of God's people. These biblical monsters bear a strong resemblance to our contemporary monsters--fear, anxiety, depression, worry. What we need, more than techniques or tools or time-honored prayers, is a grounded understanding that "greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world." We need to know that God is with us, and that Jesus keeps the monsters away. That's what Monsters is about--eventual and persistent fearlessness, and immediate and lasting courage.
Throughout the scriptures, diverse species of monsters appear--false gods, cryptozoological fiends, apocalyptic beasts, and idols--and as they appear, they strike terror in the hearts of God's people. These biblical monsters bear a strong resemblance to our contemporary monsters--fear, anxiety, d...
About the author
Dr. David McDonald is the teaching pastor at Westwinds Church in Jackson, MI. The church, widely considered among the most innovative in America, has been featured on CNN.com and in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Time Magazine.David weaves deep theological truths with sharp social analysis and peculiar observations on pop culture. He lives in Jackson with his wife, Carmel, and their two kids. Follow him on Twitter (@guerillahost) or online at shadowinggod.com.
Dr. David McDonald is the teaching pastor at Westwinds Church in Jackson, MI. The church, widely considered among the most innovative in America, has been featured on CNN.com and in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Time Magazine.David weaves deep theological truths with sharp soci...
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