Life is a privilege, not a reward.

Kate Bowler (b. 1980), Historikerin, Duke-Professorin, Autorin

Source: Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved

Topics: Grace & Redemption, Humility & Pride, Meaning & Identity

Occasions: For Reflection, Birthday & Anniversary

Kate Bowler

Kate Bowler ist eine kanadisch-amerikanische Religionshistorikerin und Professorin für die Geschichte des Christentums an der Duke Divinity School. Bekannt wurde sie durch ihre wissenschaftliche Aufarbeitung des nordamerikanischen Wohlstandsevangeliums sowie ihre theologische Kritik an toxischer Positivität und einfachen Erklärungen für Leid. Für Bibelleser bietet ihr Werk einen ehrlichen Zugang zu menschlicher Endlichkeit, Trauer und Zweifel jenseits oberflächlicher Erfolgsversprechen.

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