Rediscovering Christianity: Origins and a New Era

About the Book

With humanity on the cusp of a dramatic new era, Patricia Kepler invites us to reexamine the foundations of Christian faith that mainstream expressions of Christianity share. “Rediscovering Christianity” explores basic beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, and the early church. It goes on to explore the theological and ethical questions essential to moving toward the new creation of which Jesus speaks. In that creation, heart and mind come together in search of God’s Realm on earth. This book is for people who never learned much about their faith and those Christians who are asking questions in these changing times. Kepler sees faith as evolving and has great hope for the future. Given that humanity now has the power to destroy its world, Kepler sees that we have, as never before, responsibility with God, for saving it: holding fast to the sanctity of life, reclaiming the importance of community, pursuing peace with justice, and revering the earth. It is time for Christianity to come of age. What we believe about God and humanity matters. Theology and Ethics matter. The new era opens a door to new creativity and spiritual depth in the power of the Spirit.

About the Author

Patricia Budd Kepler is a Presbyterian Minister who has served churches in New Jersey and Massachusetts. She was a national staff member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) as it addressed feminist issues in church and society. She was on the faculty at Harvard Divinity School and Interim University Chaplain at Tufts University. She and her late husband are the parents of three sons who now have careers and families of their own. She is the author of four books and many articles. Her latest book, “Miranda my Angel,” is about the life of her beloved poodle and the experience of Miranda’s last days and death. Her faith, gratitude, and love in relationship are threads that run through the book.