Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters Hardcover - 2009
by Keller, Timothy
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
The New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God and The Prodigal God anda nationally renowned minister, Timothy Keller exposes the error of making good things "ultimate" in his latest book, and shows readers a new path toward a hope that lasts.
Success, true love, and the life you've always wanted. Many of usplaced our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness,but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. The recenteconomic meltdown has cast a harsh new light on these pursuits. In amatter of months, fortunes, marriages, careers, and a secure retirementhave disappeared for millions of people. No wonder so many of us feellost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. But the truth is that we madelesser gods of these good things -gods that can't give us what we reallyneed. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings-and now is the perfect time to meet him again, or for the first time.
The Bible tells us that the human heart is an "idol-factory," takinggood things and making them into idols that drive us. In CounterfeitGods, Keller applies his trademark approach to show us how a properunderstanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societalideals and our own hearts. This powerful message will cement Keller'sreputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucialtime-for both the faithful and the skeptical.
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- Title Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters
- Author Keller, Timothy
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1st Edition, 6th
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 240
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dutton, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 2009
- Bookseller's Inventory # 210210-WH11
- ISBN 9780525951360 / 0525951369
- Weight 0.7 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 7.66 x 5.28 x 0.9 in (19.46 x 13.41 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Idolatry, Christian life - Presbyterian authors
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009028142
- Dewey Decimal Code 241.3
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Summary
Success, true love, and the life you’ve always wanted. Many of us placed our faith in these things, believing they held the key to happiness, but with a sneaking suspicion they might not deliver. The recent economic meltdown has cast a harsh new light on these pursuits. In a matter of months, fortunes, marriages, careers, and a secure retirement have disappeared for millions of people. No wonder so many of us feel lost, alone, disenchanted, and resentful. But the truth is that we made lesser gods of these good things—gods that can’t give us what we really need. There is only one God who can wholly satisfy our cravings—and now is the perfect time to meet him again, or for the first time.
The Bible tells us that the human heart is an “idol-factory,” taking good things and making them into idols that drive us. In Counterfeit Gods, Keller applies his trademark approach to show us how a proper understanding of the Bible reveals the unvarnished truth about societal ideals and our own hearts. This powerful message will cement Keller’s reputation as a critical thinker and pastor, and comes at a crucial time—for both the faithful and the skeptical.
