Book description
In previous books respected New York pastor and bestselling author
Timothy Keller has looked at such diverse and topical subjects as the
existence of God, our need to do justice, the meaning of Jesus' life,
and the human temptation to make idols - all through the twin lenses of
a biblical framework and an engagement with contemporary culture. In
this new book, co-authored with his wife, Kathy, he turns his attention
to that most complex of matters: our need for love, and its expression
in marriage. Beginning with the biblical narrative, and its pictures of
marriage that span the original ideal to the broken to the redemptive,
he looks at themes of friendship and commitment; the completion of men
and women in each other; singleness, sex and divorce; and ministry and
discipleship within the context of marriage. This is a profound and
engaging work that will challenge and inspire people in all stages of
life - single, newlywed and married. Timothy Keller was born in
Pennsylvania and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He became a
Christian at university, was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in
America and worked as a pastor for nine years. He was asked to start
Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan in 1989, and under his
leadership the church's congregation experienced unprecedented growth
from 50 to 5000 members. His target audience consists mainly of urban
professionals, whom he believes exhibit disproportionate influence over
the culture and its ideas. The 'Influentials' Issue of
New York
Magazine featured Dr. Keller as "the most successful Christian
evangelist in the city by recognizing that young professionals and
artists are 'disproportionately influential' in creating the country's
culture and that you have to meet this coveted demographic on its own terms."
Timothy Keller is renowned for his clear, reasoned approach to
Christian apologetics and his book THE REASON FOR GOD: BELIEF IN AN AGE
OF SKEPTICISM was named Book of the Year for 2008 by World
Magazine. Timothy Keller lives in New York City with his wife Kathy and
sons David, Michael and Jonathan.
