Awards

• Winner of Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing 2007
• Winner of Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing 2007.

Overview

WINNER OF THE MICHAEL RAMSEY PRIZE FOR THE BEST IN THEOLOGICAL WRITING Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with Bishops, priests, lay people and above all young people. This book is his response. When asked “What is the Point of being a Christian?”, one is pointed to God, who is the point of everything. But if we are pointed to God, then this should make a difference to how we live. This is not a moral superiority. Christians are usually no better than anyone else. But the lives of Christians should be marked by some form of hope, freedom, happiness and courage. If they are not then why should anyone believe a word they say? Cardinal Radcliffe’s understanding of the Gospel is profoundly theological and couched in a deep understanding of human nature and the problems and anxieties of modern men and women.

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Reviews

This book deserves to be, and indeed must be read ... Radcliffe writes with the essential humility of a man who has lived the Christian life in many different cultures. Reviewed by James Kelly in Catholic Times, 2007

'Timothy Radcliffe has written a wholly admirable statement of what it means to be a thoughtful, receptive, faithful, and generous Christian in the West today....Radcliffe displays the Christian life and tradition as being deeply enriching, and does so in language the world can understand.'Revd Dr Sam Wells, Church Times, 17/03/2006--, Church Times

Interview with Timothy Radcliffe in Saga, 1st December 2005; mentions book. '...eloquent and moving'--Douglas Hedley Times Literary Supplement 'Full of wisdom and insighful apercus... Radcliffe's book leavens its philopsophy with, good jokes (''Tesco ergo sum - I shop therefore I am''), references to contemporary novels and films and the timeless, universal pleasures of wine.' The Times No. 1 in the Church Times' 'Top Ten Religious Books', 9th December 2005. [Radcliffe's] chapters progress through certain characteristics that Christian faith should bring: freedom, happiness, courage, comfortableness in our bodies. Drawing on literature, wide theological knowledge and pastoral experience, he lays out how many people are struggling through the complex issues of today's world and stresses the importance of listening to others with whose opinions we may not agree. -National Catholic Reporter, April 14, 2006 Article on Timothy Radcliffe in The Catholic World Report, Oct 2006--James Hitchcock -Mention. Christian Century/ May 15, 2007 This book deserves to be, and indeed must be read ... Radcliffe writes with the essential humility of a man who has lived the Christian life in many different cultures. Reviewed by James Kelly in Catholic Times, 2007 an exploration of what it means to hope [a] couragous and hopeful book. He points us beyond the words, beyond the comfort zone - can we risk taking up the challenge? --, Recently awarded prize - 'The Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing'. (The Bookseller, 8th June 2007) 'Spiritual writer is at his captivating best....Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with bishops, priests, lay people and above all the young. This new book is his response.' 'He is a prophet for our times.'--James Hickey an exploration of what it means to hope [a] couragous and hopeful book. He points us beyond the words, beyond the comfort zone - can we risk taking up the challenge? --Sanford Lakoff We are offered something altogether more stimulating... This book opens new horizons... Major subjects are handled with insight --Sanford Lakoff Theology 'Timothy Radcliffe has written a wholly admirable statement of what it means to be a thoughtful, receptive, faithful, and generous Christian in the West today....Radcliffe displays the Christian life and tradition as being deeply enriching, and does so in language the world can understand.' Revd Dr Sam Wells, Church Times, 17/03/2006--Sanford Lakoff Church Times

Interview with Timothy Radcliffe in Saga, 1st December 2005; mentions book. 'Full of wisdom and insighful apercus... Radcliffe's book leavens its philopsophy with, good jokes (''Tesco ergo sum - I shop therefore I am''), references to contemporary novels and films and the timeless, universal pleasures of wine.' The Times No. 1 in the Church Times' 'Top Ten Religious Books', 9th December 2005. '...eloquent and moving'--Douglas Hedley Times Literary Supplement [Radcliffe's] chapters progress through certain characteristics that Christian faith should bring: freedom, happiness, courage, comfortableness in our bodies. Drawing on literature, wide theological knowledge and pastoral experience, he lays out how many people are struggling through the complex issues of today's world and stresses the importance of listening to others with whose opinions we may not agree. -National Catholic Reporter, April 14, 2006 Article on Timothy Radcliffe in The Catholic World Report, Oct 2006--James Hitchcock -Mention. Christian Century/ May 15, 2007 This book deserves to be, and indeed must be read ... Radcliffe writes with the essential humility of a man who has lived the Christian life in many different cultures. Reviewed by James Kelly in Catholic Times, 2007 an exploration of what it means to hope [a] couragous and hopeful book. He points us beyond the words, beyond the comfort zone - can we risk taking up the challenge? --, Recently awarded prize - 'The Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing'. (The Bookseller, 8th June 2007) 'Spiritual writer is at his captivating best....Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with bishops, priests, lay people and above all the young. This new book is his response.' 'He is a prophet for our times.'--James Hickey an exploration of what it means to hope [a] couragous and hopeful book. He points us beyond the words, beyond the comfort zone - can we risk taking up the challenge? --Sanford Lakoff 'Timothy Radcliffe has written a wholly admirable statement of what it means to be a thoughtful, receptive, faithful, and generous Christian in the West today....Radcliffe displays the Christian life and tradition as being deeply enriching, and does so in language the world can understand.' Revd Dr Sam Wells, Church Times, 17/03/2006--Sanford Lakoff Church Times We are offered something altogether more stimulating... This book opens new horizons... Major subjects are handled with insight --Sanford Lakoff Theology

Author Information

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is a former Master of the Dominican Order. Educated at Oxford and Paris, he joined the Dominicans in 1965, and taught scripture at Blackfriars, Oxford, for many years. His bestselling books published by Bloomsbury include Alive in God, Why Go to Church? and I Call You Friends. He was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Francis in December 2024.

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