Napkin Theology
Small Drawings about Big Ideas
by Tyler Hansen and Emily Lund
Illustrated by Jodie Londono
Imprint: Cascade Books
Many Christians know that something mysterious and powerful happens on the cross--and that it has something to do with salvation. They know that God created out of nothing. They know that Jesus was both human and divine. But what do those various doctrines and concepts have to do with one another? This is what Napkin Theology is all about. It is an accessible, rich introduction to Christian theology, illustrated with simple, memorable drawings that describe the classic concepts of Christian belief. In reading Napkin Theology, you can peer into the depths of two thousand years of theology in the length of a CliffsNotes guide. This is not Theology for Dummies; this is not watered-down. We explain terms like creatio ex nihilo and "eschatology," because they contain truths that all Christians, and not just seminarians, should know. Theology is for everyone--so let's start drawing.
Tyler Hansen works in Alumni Engagement and Development at Duke University. He is a graduate of Northern Seminary and Wheaton College and has served in various ministry roles.
Emily Lund serves as the communications specialist for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. She previously worked as an assistant editor for various brands at Christianity Today. She is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and George Fox University.
“Engaging and winsome, down-to-earth and disarmingly direct, Tyler Hansen and Emily Lund lead you step by step into the vast cathedral of theology, exploring its puzzles and perplexities as well as its vaulting wonders and infinite glories.”
—Jeremy Begbie, professor of Theology and director of Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts, Duke University
“Conversational in tone and rich in substance, Napkin Theology is a faithful and creative offering that will bless those who dive into its pages. This book is an accessible primer on theology for those new to such ideas while also possessing a depth that will guide seasoned readers deeper into the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Christian faith.”
—Claude Atcho, pastor, Church of the Resurrection, author of Reading Black Books
“Tyler Hansen and Emily Lund have succeeded in sharing the heart and meat of Christian theology in a fresh way that will appeal to those wanting a first foothold in the conversation. Napkin Theology is warm and genuine.”
—Beth Felker Jones, professor of theology, Northern Seminary
“What fun to read an introductory theology book that is both lighthearted and weighty instead of lightweight or overwhelming. The joy permeating this book permeates the lives of Tyler Hansen and Emily Lund, who have worked hard together to give the church a wonderful gift. I’ll be using this accessible and delightful book in multiple teaching contexts!”
—Cherith Fee Nordling, sessional lecturer in theology, Regent College
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