Work & Leisure in Christian Perspective

by Leland Ryken

Book Overview

We Christians are not immune to the dissatisfactions others experience in their work and leisure pursuits. In all likelihood, our problems stem from our adherence to a secularized perspective that views work as the means to material gain, with leisure a badly needed respite from work's drudgery. Leland Ryken examines this secular view and points to the liberating perspective of the Scriptures: both our work and our leisure have as their overarching...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880702176
• ISBN13: 9780880702171
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Multnomah Books
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Incredible! Something we can all learn from

Insights about the everyday questions of work and rest. Dr. Ryken does a brilliant job, as always, tying in scripture and provoking deep thought about essential questions. This book is an important, impactful read. You will not be disappointed!