The Opening of the Christian Mind
Taking Every Thought Captive to Christ
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
142 Pages, 5.50 x 8.50 x 0.28 in
- Paperback
- 9781666747249
- Published: June 2022
$20.00 / £17.00 / AU$31.00
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David Gill's writing of The Opening of the Christian Mind (1989) was prodded by the bestseller The Closing of the American Mind (1987) by cultural critic Allan Bloom. There should be no "closed minds" among the followers of Jesus Christ, insisted Gill, a Cal Berkeley grad of the late sixties with a PhD from the University of Southern California. But far from being reactive, Opening is a positive manifesto and guidebook for "thinking Christianly," for developing authentic Christian minds, not just in the academy but the workplace, not just in pursuit of truth but of love and justice. Gill explores six characteristics of a Christian mind, its applications to study and work, and the curricula and strategy to achieve it.
David W. Gill is a writer in Oakland, California (www.davidwgill.org). He served forty years as an ethics professor at New College Berkeley (1977–90), North Park University (1992–2001), St. Mary’s College Graduate School of Business (2004–10), and Gordon-Conwell Seminary (2010–16). He was the founder (1977), dean (1979–86), and president (1986–90) of the graduate school of theology at New College Berkeley, equipping Christians with an organically biblical ethics.
“A carefully crafted analysis of the contemporary context (’techno-pluralism’) and its challenges. The book seeks to show how we can move from a ‘fragmented, half-developed mind’ to a ‘Christian mind.’ A clear and constructive as well as practical prescription.”
David Fraser, Eastern College
“The Opening of the Christian Mind is aimed primarily at university students and young professionals but Gill is a winsome writer and the issues he raises and recommendations he makes are important for everyone wanting to integrate faith with life.”
G.W., Bookstore Journal
“The reader learns the principles of developing a mature faith in the midst of the complexities of modern life . . . an outstanding choice for use in a small group or adult class.”
Laurel Gasque, Christian Week