Friendship: The Heart of Being Human

"A rare and wonderful theological book that turns something ordinary—being a friend—into an expression of God's greatness."—Jeremiah Rood, Foreword (starred review)

In this vibrant theological reflection on the meaning of friendship, experienced pastor and leading Christian ethicist Victor Lee Austin argues that friendship is the medium through which God shares grace with his creatures. Mixing personal reflection and theological commentary, Austin provides a fresh reading of classical writer...