About the book
From New York Times bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller, a book celebrating and exploring the spiritual meaning of birth and baptism
Significant events such as birth, marriage, and death are milestones in our lives in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand how to approach and experience these occasions with grace, endurance, and joy.
In On Birth, Timothy Keller--theologian and bestselling author--helps us understand both physical and spiritual birth, as well as how baptism connects the two. With wisdom, joy, and compassion, Keller draws on forty-five years as a pastor and a parent to consider what it means to receive a new birth as well as to be reborn.
The perfect gift for someone who is about to become a parent or is searching for the true meaning of Christianity, On Birth is a short, powerful book that illuminates God's vision of life.
Editions of On Birth
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143135357
- EBook
- ISBN 9780525507017
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593209127
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593209134
Read an Excerpt
From New York Times bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller, a book celebrating and exploring the spiritual meaning of birth and baptism
Significant events such as birth, marriage, and death are milestones in our lives in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand how to approach and experience these occasions with grace, endurance, and joy.
In On Birth, Timothy Keller--theologian and bestselling author--helps us understand both physical and spiritual birth, as well as how baptism connects the two. With wisdom, joy, and compassion, Keller draws on forty-five years as a pastor and a parent to consider what it means to receive a new birth as well as to be reborn.
The perfect gift for someone who is about to become a parent or is searching for the true meaning of Christianity, On Birth is a short, powerful book that illuminates God's vision of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Birth about?
From New York Times bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller, a book celebrating and exploring the spiritual meaning of birth and baptism
Significant events such as birth, marriage, and death are milestones in our lives in which we experience our greatest happiness and our deepest grief. And so it is profoundly important to understand how to approach and experience these occasions with grace, endurance, and joy.
In On Birth, Timothy Keller--theologian and bestselling author--helps us understand both physical and spiritual birth, as well as how baptism connects the two. With wisdom, joy, and compassion, Keller draws on forty-five years as a pastor and a parent to consider what it means to receive a new birth as well as to be reborn.
The perfect gift for someone who is about to become a parent or is searching for the true meaning of Christianity, On Birth is a short, powerful book that illuminates God's vision of life.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On Birth?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian life and practice
Where can I read a sample of On Birth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780143135357
Is On Birth part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series How to Find God
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On Birth?
Timothy Keller
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On Birth is available as paperback(ISBN 9780143135357) and ebook(ISBN 9780525507017) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593209127) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593209134)
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