Jan 17, 2019 enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Beautifully written, laced with tasteful humour, here is a. David robertson, author of the dawkins letters, was told by the leader of an atheist society. Why i believe in jesus sermon by david owens, colossians 1. For the unbeliever, the desire for indisputable proof and hard evidence can be a stumbling block for accepting the foundations of christianity.
He has written the dawkins letters, magnificent obsession, engaging with atheists, awakening. Sin whether individual or corporate is the killer disease and christ is its only cure at every level of human experience. Apr 03, 2021 it would have been easy to write and portray his character very badly, but magnificent obsession does it quite well. Magnificent obsession why jesus is great, by david robertson and published by christian focus publications. Magnificent obsession 1954 wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Peters free church in dundee, scotland the historic church of robert murray mccheyne since october 1992, and was moderator of the free church of scotland for 20152016. David robertson s magnificent obsession is a christexalting and christcentred apologetic. David robertson is the minister of st peters free church in dundee scotland, the original church of robert murray mcheyne.
David also serves as director and trustee for the solas centre for public christianity, working to fulfill the centres mission to engage culture with the message of christ. Truth for life staff picks recommended reading for students. David robertson, author of the dawkins letters and magnificent obsession, is a wellknown pastor and apologist who is passionate about engaging culture with the message of christ. David robertson, author of the dawkins letters, says that he.
May 27, 2019 great wee book for teens by david robertson. I really really appreciate what you said and also agreed with you, because i found your stands to be biblically sound. If jesus christ did not rise from the dead, nothing else matters. Readers of this blog may have noticed david robertsons name pop up here and there. Magnificent obsession by david robertson fast delivery at eden. In response to the shout of god is not great by the late christopher hitchens, david shows us why jesus is god and. The chapters take the form of open letters, a device which allows robertson to respond to issues raised writers such as christopher hitchens, along with other atheists and critics of christianity from other backgrounds. Mar 17, 2016 david robertson, the author of magnificent obsession. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs. Beautifully written, laced with tasteful humour, here is a book you can give to your nonchristian.
Magnificent obsession is a great resource for christians concerned about sharing their faith with mutual respect. Magnificent obsession is a follow up to the dawkins letters by david robertson. Why jesus is great revised edition by robertson, david isbn. The film was directed by douglas sirk and produced by ross hunter. Magnificent obsession by david robertson fast delivery. Magnificent obsession is, of all the books ive written, thats the one that, for me, that i carry around with me, and i give it to people. It has been released on wednesday, december 22, 1954 in france. Louis municipal opera as a dancer and singer for four years.
If you would like to come along to the live event in the church the limit will be 20 people then write and let me know asap. Magnificent obsession why jesus is great, robertson david. Jan 25, 2020 david robertson i just thought, theres a darkness over human beings, and what i need to bring them is not a theistic argument or a moralistic argument. Bob graham vice chairman, scottish christian party david robertson is so honest, acute and convincing, that i fear books like magnificent obsession will soon be banned by the new atheist censors, lest enquiring young.
In response to the shout of god is not great by the late christopher hitchens, david shows us why jesus is god and is great. This book is useful no matter what your experience and where you stand on matters of faith. So robertson decided to write a book that he entitled magnificent obsession. This book began as a response to the late christopher hitchens atheist manifesto god is not great. David robertson and steve mcalpine are pastors, bloggers, writers and evangelists who have started up a new outreach project in australia called third space. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Magnificent obsession kindle edition by robertson, david. Robertson suggested that he died either in 840 or 841. Review by james a tender melodrama with religious and spiritual themes of altruism and forgiveness, sensitively directed by john m. The book is suitable for teens aged 12 to 90 the format is easy with 50 short chapters dealing with a question, then david s answer then a suggested book on the topic to follow up.
Magnificent obsession 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. That is why in the hope cyber cafe that we plan to begin on the 15th of june 7pm our focus will be on christ. This bold response to the late christopher hitchenss book god is not great addresses fundamental atheist viewpoints by responding to actual questions posed by unbelievers searching for certainty. Poetry or drama, earle birney, david and other poems. David robertson, author of the dawkins letters and awakening, is pastor of st peters free church of scotland. Readers interested in debate, reason, and persuasion will be especially keen on robertsons. Magnificent obsession 1954 dont look shocked fuming playboy bob rock hudson hospitalized with dr.
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Welcome to cfp christian focus publishes books by authors who believe in the uniqueness of christ and the inerrancy of scripture. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, david is also a trustee of the solas. Fiction and essays, mordecai richler, cocksure novel and hunting tigers under. Reverend david andrew robertson born may 1962 is a reformed scottish minister, blogger and podcaster. Okay, i admit that you have destroyed my atheism, but what do you believe. Superbly illustrated with engraved title page and 114 magnificent foli. Hobsons choice, directed by david lean, starring charles laughton and john mills gb. Magnificent obsession 1954, a film by douglas sirk.
Magnificent obsession on premier the blog of david robertson. Jane wyman and rock hudson are starring, alongside barbara rush, agnes moorehead, otto kruger and gregg palmer. In magnificent obsession, he challenges those who root their disbelief in rumors or hearsay to take the time to investigate the facts. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. Stahl in his usual stoic, unfussy style, but for all its incredulous plot points, it. His previous book, the dawkins letters confronted the. Jan 23, 2009 in short, magnificent obsession is perhaps the first sirk film to call to mind stuart klawanss memorable description of film follies, in the essential book of the same name. Author bio david robertson, author of the dawkins letters and magnificent obsession, is a wellknown pastor and apologist who is passionate about. Magnificent obsession 1954 is a universal international pictures romantic feature film starring jane wyman and rock hudson. Magnificent obsession paperback david robertson 10ofthose. They asked me if i would speak about something that made me passionateso of course i chose jesus and magnificent obsession. Letter from david robertson 7 june st thomas anglican. Sirk sometimes claimed that the story was based distantly on the greek legend of alcestis. In response to the shout of god is not great by the late christopher hitchens, david shows us why jesus.
In response to the shout of god is not great by the late christopher hitchens, david. David has a blog the wee flea and a weekly podcast quantum of the wee flea. Governor generals literary awards canadian awards britannica. David robertson is a scottish pastor who has moved to sydney to become the director of third space, a new evangelism initiative of city bible forum. Magnificent obsession 1954 melodrama research group. Gidget sandra dee, james darren and cliff robertson. These answers may lead to more questions which is fine but the main aim of this book is that you, the reader, come to see and know better the one who is the answer, jesus christ. Magnificent obsession why jesus is great, robertson. About david robertson david robertson, author of the dawkins letters and magnificent obsession, is a wellknown pastor and apologist who is passionate about engaging culture with the message of christ. Beautifully written, laced with tasteful humour, here is a book you can give to your nonchristian friends.
He is the author of several books including the dawkins letters, a. In response to the shout of god is not great by the late christopher hitchens, david shows us why jesus is god and is. Pastors should guard their people against the hopelessness of the worlds answers to lifes biggest questions and teach the fullness that is only found in christ. Cutting and nurse nancy agnes moorehead, unaware that not only is the head doctor phillips dead but, through his own reckless accident, he helped cause his demise, in douglas sirks magnificent obsession, 1954. This book shows us why jesus is the reason to believe. With susan hayward, rory calhoun, david wayne, thelma ritter. Nov 07, 20 magnificent obsession is framed as a series of letters to a person looking for answers in the faith scene, and focuses on dealing with the false ideology offered by atheists. Readers interested in debate, reason, and persuasion will be especially keen on robertsons work. David robertsons magnificent obsession is a christexalting and christcentred apologetic. Jul 26, 2018 5 comments on your own personal jesus magnificent obsession on premier premier christian radio is broadcasting a series of thought for the day each morning this week and next week. Magnificent obsession was first released on wednesday, august 04, 1954, in the united states. If the resurrection is true, then everything has changed. About the author david robertson, author of the dawkins letters and magnificent obsession, is a wellknown pastor and apologist who is passionate about. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the book magnificent obsession by lloyd c.
David is a christian who enjoys engaging with those of other world views. Eyes on the prize study guide facing history and ourselves. With a song in my heart 1952 susan hayward, songs, musical. Christopher hitchens is his particular bete noire in this book, and robertson puts many of that intellectual. Magnificent obsession is a 1954 american romantic drama film directed by douglas sirk starring jane wyman and rock hudson. David robertson, author of the dawkins letters, says that he was told by the leader of an atheist society. The author, david robertson, is a vicar in yorkshire, england. The year 1954 in film involved some significant events and memorable ones. As jaroslav pelikan once said, if jesus christ rose from the dead, nothing else matters. The screenplay was written by robert blees and wells root, after the 1929 book magnificent obsession by lloyd c. Griffiths the mothering heart 19, gaslight thorold dickinson 1940, george cukor 1944, douglas sirks magnificent obsession 1954, twin peaks tv 19901991, and david lynchs mulholland drive 2001. Each week we are going to look at who christ is using a chapter of magnificent obsession a book which was written to introduce postmodern people to the real jesus. The philosophical publishing life of david hume escholarship. Christopher hitchens is his particular bete noire in this book, and robertson puts many of that intellectuals false claims about christianity in their place.
Roberston wondered how to respond, he wanted to offer something to read, but he could not think of a book about jesus to give a postmodern 21st century western secularist. Why jesus is great, has a malignant obsession with roman catholicism that will become progressively worse and result in certain eternal death unless he repents. Hi david, november 27th, 2018 i heard you on in the market today, and ive heard you before on janets program. David robertson exhorts pastors to be aware of the empty philosophies that are common today. Tim keller redeemer presbyterian church, new york city. Agnes was born of angloirish ancestry near boston, the daughter of a presbyterian minister her mother was a mezzosoprano who encouraged her to perform in church pageants. Lockes investigation was continued by david hume and immanuel kant. David robertson confronts these stumbling blocks head on and counter argues the atheist perspective point by point. How can they believe in christ unless they hear about christ. Peters free church in dundee, scotland a church that is best known for its founding minister robert murray mccheyne. He has ministered in rural, suburban and urban deprived areas, developing collaborative ministry for the past 25 years in two very different parts of the country. Magnificent obsession by david robertson christian focus. Bauman rare books first editions, signed and inscribed rare.
In the event we are not able to fulfill this part of your order it will be canceled automatically. He is married to annabel and together they have three children. Magnificent obsession jane wyman posters, movie details. Feb 12, 2014 in magnificent obsession christian focus, 20 david robertson seeks, in ten concise ten chapters to explain why jesus is great. Magnificent obsession is a drama film directed by douglas sirk, released on august 04 of 1954 in the usa. Magnificent obsession, engaging with atheists, awakening. Bird, barry curtis, tim putnam, george robertson and lisa tic. Magnificent obsession is framed as a series of letters to a person looking for answers in the faith scene, and focuses on dealing with the false ideology offered by atheists. What was the release date of magnificent obsession.
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