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Andrew Root: Incarnation as Resistance

Homebrewed Christianity

CHAPTER

Anxious Waiting and Hopeful Anticipation

This chapter delves into the concept of anxious waiting in the context of modern life, drawing on Jacques Ellul's reflections and the historical challenges faced by families like the Bonhoeffers during economic turmoil. It highlights the tension between despair and hope, exploring how Advent represents a form of transformative waiting amid societal collapse, emphasizing the coexistence of struggle and divine promise.

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