"From one of the greatest French philosophers of the 20th century, comes a seminal study and critique of propaganda. Taking not only a psychological approach, but a sociological approach as well, Ellul’s book outlines the taxonomy for propaganda, and ultimately, it’s destructive nature towards democracy. Drawing from his own experiences fighting for the French resistance against the Vichy regime, Ellul offers a unique insight into the pr ..."
"Jacque Ellul blends politics, theology, history, and exposition in this analysis of the relationship between political anarchy and biblical faith. While he clarifies the views of each and how they can be related, his aim is not to proselytize either anarchists into Christianity or Christians into anarchy. On the one hand, suggests Ellul, anarchists need to understand that much of their criticism of Christianity applies only to the form ..."
"As insightful and wise today as it was when originally published in 1954, Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society has become a classic in its field, laying the groundwork for all other studies of technology and society that have followed. Ellul offers a penetrating analysis of our technological civilization, showing how technology—which began innocuously enough as a servant of humankind—threatens to overthrow humanity itself in its ..."
Violence(1st Edition) Reflections from a Christian Perspective. by Jacques. Ellul Hardcover, Published 1969 by Seabury Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8164-0200-7, ISBN: 0-8164-0200-0
"On an issue that has created considerable uncertainty and uneasiness among many Christians, Jacques Ellul brings to bear the bold analysis and the brilliant clarity of argument that are associated with his distinguished studies on contemporary social questions. After surveying historically the various approaches of Christians to violence, Ellul examines in depth current statements by Christians condoning or accepting violence. He then c ..."
"Presence in the Modern World is Jacques Ellul's most foundational book, combining his social analysis with his theological orientation. Appearing first in French in 1948, it has reached the status of a classic that retains all of its relevance today in the face of the challenges that beset us. How should we respond toward such complex forces as technology or the state? How can we communicate with one another, despite the problems inhere ..."
To Will & to Do, Volume One An Introduction to Christian Ethics by JacquesEllul Paperback, 262 Pages, Published 2020 by Cascade Books ISBN-13: 978-1-5326-7614-7, ISBN: 1-5326-7614-X
"Benefiting from recent scholarship on Ellul and a discovery of a lost manuscript, this new edition renders the full text available in English for the first time, combining a fresh translation of Volume I with a first English translation of ..."
"Many modern artists and architects continue to imagine and build the world technologically. Their beliefs remain firmly rooted in their assumption that the liberating forces of technology freed them from previous artistic traditions while making available vast means of production and a plethora of materials. All artistic traditions were seemingly put aside by the paintings of Cézanne, the poetry of Baudelaire, and the architecture of Le ..."
Money & Power(2nd Edition) (English and French Edition) by JacquesEllul, Lavonne Neff, David W. Gill Paperback, 173 Pages, Published 1984 by Inter-Varsity Press ISBN-13: 978-0-87784-916-2, ISBN: 0-87784-916-1
"Rich or poor, we all face the problem of money. But is money chiefly a personal problem of how we manage our resources or a societal problem of how we organize the economy? Jacques Ellul exposes the folly of a purely societal approach -- whether communism, collectivism, socialism, or capitalism -- and argues for individual responsibility. Money, he says, is not neutral, somthing we can use as we like. Instead it is a powerful agent that ..."
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"One of the most important and original thinkers of the twentieth century, Jacques Ellul (1912-1994) was a noted sociologist, historian, law professor, and self-described "Christian anarchist." At the University of Bordeaux, Ellul taught and wrote extensively on the relationship between technology and contemporary culture, the tenets of the Christian faith, and the principles of human freedom and responsibility. On Freedom, Love, and Pow ..."
"Description: This significant book, written a few years before his death, presents Ellul's fullest understanding of the meaning of Jesus' life. One finds all of the major themes of Ellul's writings. The first half of this book deals with Jesus' sufferings, which are by no means limited to Good Friday. Through Jesus' identification with "the whole human condition," we are offered the possibility of both enduring and overcoming suffering. ..."
An Unjust God? A Christian Theology of Israel in light of Romans 911 by JacquesEllul, David W. Gill Paperback, 134 Pages, Published 2012 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-62032-361-8, ISBN: 1-62032-361-3
"Synopsis: First-timeTranslation in English - - - The relationship between Christians and Jews has often been very tense, with misunderstandings of Paul's teachings contributing to the problem. Jacques Ellul's careful exegesis of Romans 9-11 demonstrates how God has not rejected Israel. The title is taken from the verse, "Is there some injustice in God?" The answer is a clear "no." God's election simply expanded outward beyond Israel to ..."
"The author argues that "an easily distracted consumer society is caught up in a rapidly developing, uncontrollable technological system . . . . Every problem generates a technological solution; computers breed ever larger, more fragile, and vulnerable systems. But the solutions raise more and greater problems than they solve . . . . Responsibility, contemplation, civility, and spirituality suffer." (Choice)"
"This new edition of Ellul's seminal work, first published in 1948, brings back into print the volume considered "the necessary primer for all Ellul study." In "The Presence of the Kingdom," Ellul calls upon Christians to be a radical presence in the world, opposing its will to death with a revolutionary way of life that brings the transforming power of the gospel to bear upon all dimensions of individual as well as collective human exis ..."
Living Faith(1st Edition) Belief and Doubt in a Perilous World by JacquesEllul, Peter Heinegg, David W. Gill Hardcover, 287 Pages, Published 1983 by Harper & Row ISBN-13: 978-0-06-062238-1, ISBN: 0-06-062238-5
"Living Faith is a groundbreaking exploration of the meaning and dynamics of Christian faith today by a major theologian and social critic of our time. Jacques Ellul thoughtfully examines all aspects of the phenomenon we call faith to distill the essential characteristics of true Christianity. He argues cogently for a crucial distinction between religion, based on a faith that is nothing more than a reflection of our own circumstances an ..."
Apocalypse(1st Edition) The book of Revelation by JacquesEllul, G.W. Schreiner Hardcover, 283 Pages, Published 1977 by Seabury Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8164-0330-1, ISBN: 0-8164-0330-9
"No Dust Jacket. First 25 pages have former owner's underlinings."
Prayer and Modern Man(1st Edition) (English and French Edition) by JacquesEllul Paperback, Published 1973 by Seabury Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8164-2081-0, ISBN: 0-8164-2081-5
"The man of our time does not know how to pray writes the French theologian Jacques Ellul, "but much more than that, he has neither the desire nor the need to do so. He does not find the deep source of prayer within himself. I am acquainted with this man. I know him well. It is I, myself" Out of this common experience, the prominent social critic and former resistance leader makes a searing analysis of man's alienation from God, and trac ..."