Overview
The Church's New Front Door introduces Christians to the critically important concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, an era that will be dominated by powerful technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics. While the Fourth Industrial Revolution is powered by technological developments, it has far-reaching political, socio-economic, ethical, and spiritual implications as well. To be missional, the church needs to be relevant; and in order to be relevant in the twenty-first century, believers must engage with novel technologies and the impact they are having on areas like work, education, and healthcare. Each chapter includes discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, making this book an accessible resource for diverse audiences, including church members, ministry leaders, and students at Christian colleges and seminaries. Whether you agree or disagree with the author's description of how our world might change in the next ten to twenty years--this book will make you think!
Full Product Details
Author: Daniel Topf
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Imprint: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.494kg
ISBN: 9798385220960
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 23 August 2024
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
""Daniel Topf's engaging new book is a welcome addition to the growing literature on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Written in clear, non-technical language accessible for students and the general public that will resonate especially with Christians and other religious believers, the book highlights advanced technologies such as AI and robotics that promise unprecedented new benefits across many fields but also pose an existential threat to humanity. Highly recommended."" --Oskar Gruenwald, editor, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies ""I remember reading books like Future Shock with amazement and fear. They provided a map to a technological future that seemed overwhelming. Today, Christians need a map to the shocks associated with disruptive technologies like AI, VR, and CRISPR. Daniel Topf has given us just such a map. While most tech books offer no moral or theological framework for the dilemmas raised by such technologies, Daniel Topf offers profound guidance for followers of Christ, both for seizing the opportunities these technologies offer and mitigating their potential dangers."" --Jeff Hittenberger, professor of education, Vanguard University
Author Information
Originally from Germany, Daniel Topf spent ten years in Asia before moving to the United States to earn his PhD in intercultural studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He serves as a missions coach for World Team and teaches as an adjunct professor at a variety of Christian institutions. He is married to his lovely wife Annali, who is a chaplain in the healthcare industry, and together they make their home near Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
