Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life-Changing Ideas

Written by Thomas Jay Oord

Narrated by Thomas Jay Oord

Most theologies suck.

  They’re too technical or they describe a God nobody understands. Sometimes the God portrayed sounds like a controlling boyfriend or absentee parent. Rather than woo or persuade, most theology books clobber readers into submission.

This book is different.

  Thomas Jay Oord presents a theology that makes sense. It fits the way we live our lives and matches our deepest intuitions. To the surprise of some, it harmonizes with sacred scripture... at least the good parts. And it promotes a genuinely loving God.

Open and relational theology is controversial.

  Oord and others have lost their jobs because they embrace it. Others have been booted from religious communities or shunned by families and friends. It’s that radical! Using understandable language and illustrations from everyday life, Oord explains the core ideas of open and relational theology. He reveals why this way of thinking is life-changing – for good – for so many.

This theology doesn’t suck.

  People around the world are turning to open and relational theology. It answers our biggest questions about good and evil, purpose and freedom, love and science.

• Language: English
• Publisher: SacraSage Press
• Release date: Jul 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781662214868

Thomas Jay Oord

Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is the author or editor of more than twenty books and professor at Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought and Evangelical theology. Oord serves in various consulting and administrative roles for academic institutions, scholarly projects, and research teams. He and his wife, Cheryl, have three daughters. Visit his blog at thomasjayoord.com

Reviews for Open and Relational Theology

[Kristin Kaminski · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Life changing ideas. Easy book to read. I will be reading his more academic books next. Already have a handful of friends reading it.

[Damon Gardiner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this book is amazing! A true mind opener that changes the way you see reality and the kingdom of God. I may not agree with all the conclusions but this is a huge step toward healthy religion that works for everyone regardless of situation or location. this changes everything and explores our and God's part, in relationship to the kingdom of God and the world and the cosmos while leaving room for holy tension. a truly love-based practical theology.

[K · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I had to stop at the first chapter. It should have a trigger warning. I will try again when my mind is ready. But topics of gang rape etc should be reason to have a trigger warning. Again, I’ll try again. Seems like a good book.