Ha!

Author: Peter Kreeft
Publisher: St. Augustine's Press
ISBN: 9781587313189
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
"This book almost didn't exist. I was about to write a serious, heavy book entitled How To Save Western Civilization, as a sequel to my book How To Destroy Western Civilization and Other Ideas from the Cultural Abyss. But writing it was not making me happy, and reading it was not going to make anybody else happy either. And then I stopped just long enough for my guardian angel to squeeze through that tiny window of opportunity that I had opened up by my silence and to whisper this commonsense question into my subconscious: "Why not make them happy instead?" (Angels specialize in common sense.) I started thinking: Western civilization is neither healthy, happy, nor holy. Humor is all three. Humor is not only holy, it's Heavenly. And if you are surprised to be told that humor is Heavenly, you need to read this book because you reveal your misunderstanding of both humor and Heaven. If you ask, 'Is there laughter in Heaven?' my answer is: 'You can't be serious!'"

God at the Improv

Author: Anthony J. Petrotta
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532690819
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
Asking if there is humor in any religious text might seem blasphemous to many readers. Religious texts are there to instruct us, not entertain us. Religious texts are serious works, not frivolous. However, if part of being human entails having a sense of humor, then it would be more surprising indeed for Scripture not to have humor. Humor instructs us as much as it entertains us. God at the Improv seeks to show that being religious and being humorous are not opposites, but actually work in tandem to enhance and enliven our faith and practice.

What's So Funny About God?

Author: Steve Wilkens
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830855459
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 205

Book Description
Jokes often touch on the biggest topics of our existence, but many Christians haven't taken humor seriously. This insightful yet delightful crash course from philosopher Steve Wilkens argues that viewing Scripture and theology through the lens of humor helps us understand the gospel and avoid the pitfalls of both naturalism and gnosticism, while facilitating a humble, honest, and appealing approach to faith.

Laughter and the Grace of God

Author: Brian Edgar
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 071889555X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
We cannot really love anybody with whom we never laugh, and this is true of our relationship with God. Thomas Aquinas spoke of the sin of having too little laughter as well as the danger of having too much, while Martin Luther said, ‘If you’re not allowed to laugh in heaven, I don’t want to go there.’ Having a sense of humour is essential for maturity in faith and holiness, but sadly, the role that laughter plays in life and spirituality have often been neglected. Laughter and the Grace of God restores laughter to its central place in Christian spirituality and theology by examining its role in Scripture and highlighting its presence in unexpected places, including the story of Abraham and the formation of the covenant, and the tragedy of Job. Laughter can be found in the incarnation, the resurrection, and even the crucifixion – Jesus is himself the great laugh-maker – and it is nothing less than a participation in the life and love of God.

The Surprising Humor of the Bible

Author: Sidney DeWaal
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1512762164
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
This book reflects Sidneys international experience in telling and living the story of Jesus Christ in society, church, and governmental interactions. He has a deep respect for the Christians challenge to be faithful in living biblical humor wherever they live and work. The narrative of this book regularly highlights how Gods humor is strung through the story of redemption . . . many times as a welcome surprise.

The Humor of Christ

Author: Elton Trueblood
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
ISBN: 9780060686321
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description

Discovering Humor in the Bible

Author: Howard R. Macy
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498292593
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
Some folks are surprised to find humor in the Bible; they don't think it has any. Others are embarrassed; they worry about being sacrilegious. Some laugh and don't tell anyone; others laugh out loud and share it with those around. However people respond, the Bible does, in fact, use humor. This book examines why it's there, why it matters, what it looks like, how to look for it, and what to do with it when you find it. The author's goal is to help people become better Bible readers, growing in both skill and insight. So the book doesn't just display a collection of museum pieces, showing the treasures of other explorers. Instead, it offers readers tools and field guides to become explorers discovering on their own. It's a fun how-to manual, dealing with what is routinely overlooked in teaching about biblical interpretation. Individuals will enjoy reading it, but it's also a rich resource for reading groups, Bible study groups, and classes.

No Laughing Mutter

Author: BABY CHRISTIAN
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475975007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
LAUGHTER IS THE BLESSED MEDICINE Chicago-born author/comedian BABY CHRISTIAN is only interested in excelling at one thing (which is the reason he didnt graduate kindergarten until he was 37): using humor to spread the Good-news Gospel! With several Christian-humor books already under his belt, many people have come to the conclusion that its time for him to buy a bigger belt. WAIST no time in getting to know this nutcase extraordinaire better at www.thurd-wirm.com. For the finest in Christian entertainment, discover the hilarious happenings at THURD/WIRM MEDIA EUGENICS online at www.thurd-wirm.com. Or call us at (818) 288-2901. A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. (Proverbs 17:22)

Christianity and the Triumph of Humor

Author: Bernard Schweizer
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429589662
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
This book traces the development of religious comedy and leverages that history to justify today’s uses of religious humor in all of its manifestations, including irreverent jokes. It argues that regulating humor is futile and counterproductive, illustrating this point with a host of comedic examples. Humor is a powerful rhetorical tool for those who advocate and for those who satirize religious ideals. The book presents a compelling argument about the centrality of humor to the story of Western Christianity’s cultural and artistic development since the Middle Ages, taking a multi-disciplinary approach that combines literary criticism, religious studies, philosophy, theology, and social science. After laying out the conceptual framework in Part 1, Part 2 analyzes key works of religious comedy across the ages from Dante to the present, and it samples the breadth of contemporary religious humor from Brad Stine to Robin Williams, and from Monty Python to South Park. Using critical, historical, and conceptual lenses, the book exposes and overturns past attempts by church authorities, scholars, and commentators to limit and control laughter based on religious, ideological, or moral criteria. This is a unique look into the role of humor and comedy around religion. It will, therefore, appeal to readers interested in multiple fields of inquiry, including religious studies, humor studies, the history of ideas, and comparative literature.

Humor with a Halo

Author: Al Fasol
Publisher: CSS Publishing
ISBN: 1556731159
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Fasol shares tales about the antics of children, worship bloopers, unpredictable moments, seminary life and clever comebacks. This is a terrific resource for sermon illustrations, speeches, newsletters and reading enjoyment.