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Dynamics of Faith

One of the greatest books ever written on the subject, Dynamics of Faithis a primer in the philosophy of religion. Paul Tillich, a leading theologian of the twentieth century, explores the idea of faith in all its dimensions, while defining the concept in the process.

This graceful and accessible volume contains a new introduction by Marion Pauck, Tillich's biographer.

Subject
philosophyreligion
Themes
religionchristianspiritualityphilosophy
Setting
college
Audience
adult
Length
short · 147 pages

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