The Parable of the Dancing God (Paperback)

C. Baxter Kruger

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Editorial: Perichoresis Press, 2023

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Paperback. In The Parable of the Dancing God, theologian C. Baxter Kruger, Ph.D., offers a profound and liberating reimagining of the beloved story from Luke 15-the parable often known as "The Prodigal Son." With passion and theological depth, Kruger redirects our focus from the sons in the story to the heart of the father, revealing a God who doesn't just forgive sinners but runs, embraces, and celebrates them with a dancing joy that shatters religious expectations.This book confronts the reader with a core question: Do you know this Father? Not the condemning judge many have come to fear, but the joy-filled, party-throwing God who refuses to let sin, shame, or religious pretense separate us from His love. With penetrating insight, Kruger explores how both the rebellious younger son and the self-righteous elder brother are lost in their own ways-one in failure, the other in religion-and how both are met by the same unwavering love of their father.Kruger goes further, challenging the institutional church to reflect on its own posture. Why did sinners flock to Jesus but avoid the religious establishment? What does it mean that Jesus was accused of receiving sinners and eating with them? These questions are not rhetorical-they demand reflection from every reader who has struggled with feeling "not enough" or who has used religion to try to earn God's favor.The book includes powerful illustrations, honest reflection questions, and a unique translation of Luke 15 from The Mirror Bible by Francois du Toit. It also draws deeply from the author's own theological grounding in the doctrine of the Trinity-particularly the ancient concept of perichoresis, the mutual indwelling of the Father, Son, and Spirit. This theological lens magnifies the central message: we are not outsiders trying to earn our way in, but insiders awakening to the truth that we have always been included in the life and joy of God.With tenderness and clarity, Kruger invites readers to lay down the exhausting burden of religious performance and instead discover a life rooted in grace, belonging, and celebration. Church, he argues, should not be a place of hiding and pretense, but one of laughter, healing, and honest fellowship among those who are amazed by grace. He boldly dreams of a church that radiates such joy and authenticity that the world hears the party and wants to know what's going on.The Parable of the Dancing God is more than a theological essay-it is a call to return home to the Father's arms, to rediscover the freedom of being fully known and fully loved, and to let that love transform our hearts, relationships, and communities.Whether you're disillusioned with religion, weighed down by failure, or longing for a more vibrant vision of God, this book offers an invitation: come to the party. The Father is waiting, arms open, dancing with delight at your return. A powerful retelling of the parable in Luke 15, It reveals the Father who runs to meet us-not in judgment, but in joy. Baxter invites readers to discover the grace, acceptance, and celebration at the heart of the Gospel This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Título
The Parable of the Dancing God (Paperback)
Autor
C. Baxter Kruger
Editorial
Perichoresis Press
Año de publicación
2023
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 13
9798985155303

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