Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir by Carolyn Weber (English) Paperback Book

Description: Surprised by Oxford by Carolyn Weber Surprised by Oxford is the memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in God during graduate studies in literature at Oxford University. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Carolyn Weber set out to study Romantic literature at Oxford University, she didnt give much thought to God or spiritual matters—but over the course of her studies she encountered the Jesus of the Bible and her world turned upside down. Surprised by Oxford chronicles her conversion experience with wit, humor, and insight into how becoming a Christian changed her.Carolyn Weber arrives at Oxford a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of truth, love, and a life that matters.From issues of fatherhood, feminism, doubt, doctrine, and love, Weber explores the intricacies of coming to faith with an aching honesty and insight echoing that of the poets and writers she studied. Surprised by Oxford is:The witty memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in GodRich with illustration and literary referencesGritty, humorous, and spiritually perceptiveAn inside look at Oxford UniversityWeber eloquently describes a journey many of us have embarked upon, grappling with tough questions and doubts about the meaning of faith—and ultimately finding it in the most unlikely of places. Author Biography Carolyn Weber holds her BA from the University of Western Ontario and her M.Phil and D.Phil degrees from Oxford University. She has been Associate Professor of Romantic Literature at Seattle University; she has also taught at Westmont College, University of San Francisco and Oxford University. Carolyn and her husband share the joy of parenting three spirited children in Santa Barbara, CA and London, Canada. Long Description 2012 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist, and 2012 Logos Book Award ~ best book in Christian Living. Carolyn Weber arrives at Oxford a feminist from a loving but broken family, suspicious of men and intellectually hostile to all things religious. As she grapples with her God-shaped void alongside the friends, classmates, and professors she meets, she tackles big questions in search of Truth, love, and a life that matters. From issues of fatherhood, feminism, doubt, doctrine, and love, Weber explores the intricacies of coming to faith with an aching honesty and insight echoing that of the poets and writers she studied. Rich with illustration and literary references, Surprised by Oxford is at once gritty and lyrical; both humorous and spiritually perceptive. This savvy, credible account of Christian conversion and its after-effects follows the Oxford liturgical calendar as it entertains, informs, and promises to engage even the most skeptical and unlikely reader. Surprised by Oxford is the memoir of a skeptical agnostic who comes to a dynamic personal faith in God during graduate studies in literature at Oxford University. Details ISBN084992183X Author Carolyn Weber Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 084992183X ISBN-13 9780849921834 Format Paperback Short Title SURPRISED BY OXFORD Media Book Residence US Birth 1971 DEWEY B Imprint Thomas Nelson Publishers Subtitle A Memoir Place of Publication Nashville Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2013-09-01 Pages 480 Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers Alternative 9780849949319 Audience General AU Release Date 2013-01-31 NZ Release Date 2013-01-31 Publication Date 2013-01-09 US Release Date 2013-01-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159480446;

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