Kaufman presents the concept that religious 'symbols' such as 'Christ', 'God', etc... are very powerful concepts for humans today. If, says Kaufman, we can reconstruct these ancient ideas to fit into the modern world, Christianity would be alot more effective in this age. Gordon Kaufman is the Edward Makkinckrodt, Jr., Professor of Divinity Emeritus at Harvard Divinity School. 233 pages.
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