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Finding Naasicaa – letters of hope in an age of anxiety
Charles Ringma
Regent College Publishing
RRP $32.95
Finding Naasicaa is written as a series of letters by Charles Rigma to his 19 year old granddaughter Naasicaa.
Ringma is an Australian scholar, activist and deeply spiritual thinker who is Professor Emeritus of Missions and Evangelism at Regent College in Vancouver, Canada.
Each letter (chapter) deals with an issue of life, faith, spirituality and social transformation – all issues that are of interest to young adults.
This book is written from a philosophical / theological perspective but is thought provoking, easy to read, and full of wonderful insights.
The issues covered in the text are very relevant to the current young adult generation and include topics such as disillusionment, conformity, the reign of God, the power of hope and commitment.
“Success may be the fruit of our commitment, but can never be the basis for our commitment. Instead, commitments are made because we believe that we are called to give ourselves to certain persons, causes, and situations.”
Finding Naasicaa – letters of hope in an age of anxiety is written in a style that will assist post-modern young adults clarify what they believe and how faith can and should impact on how they live their lives.
The book forces a serious rethink of the central claims of the Christian faith and is one that young adults will enjoy reading.
Alison Bialy is a student and Rev Sue Fairley is Principal of Grace College, University of Queensland.
Finding Naasicaa is available from Ridley College Bookshop, Melbourne. Click here to email.
