Richard Stivers

Faith, Hope, and Love in the Technological Society

Theology

“Faith, Hope, and Love in the Technological Society is profound on two levels: the Christian and the secular. The authors brilliantly demonstrate the contradiction between practicing faith, hope, and love today, and a belief in technology, our chief idol and the dominant organizing force in society. Christians must resist the ideological justification of technology without opposing technology in and of itself.”

Political Illusion and Reality

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“No two readers understand an author in exactly the same way. There are few authors like Jacques Ellul who write existentially, pushing us to confront our various beliefs, ideas, and lives. This stimulating collection of essays demonstrates this. No one will agree with each essay, but everyone will discover new insights into and new applications of Ellul’s thought.”

Questioning Technology with Jacques Ellul

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“This remarkable collection of essays demonstrates the continued relevance of Jacques Ellul’s work on technology. As the technological system and the political state tighten their grip on us, as freedom vanishes, Gill and Richmond provide us a great service.”

Understanding Jacques Ellul

Theology

“Understanding Jacques Ellul is a useful introduction to the prolific author, who was a sociologist, historian, and a Christian. This book is the first to give equal weight to his secular and Christian views. Given Ellul's voluminous writings, the authors had to be selective, and their choice of topics is excellent.”