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The Philosophy of Jacques Ellul with Jake Rollison - Part 2: Christianity and Spirituality

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May 26, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Ellul's Upbringing

  • Jacques Ellul's father, an agnostic, encouraged his son to form his own religious beliefs.
  • Ellul's mother, a Protestant, prayed for him but avoided influencing him directly.
ANECDOTE

Ellul's Conversion

  • At 18, Ellul had a powerful experience that he interpreted as God's presence.
  • After critically examining arguments against Christianity, he told his dishwashing mother about his newfound faith.
INSIGHT

Intertwined Works

  • Ellul's sociological and theological works complement each other, offering a complete picture.
  • His sociology describes a world without an exit; his theology provides the hope.
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