--- product_id: 472262443 title: "Knowledge for the Love of God: Why Your Heart Needs Your Mind" price: "27948CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/472262443-knowledge-for-the-love-of-god-why-your-heart-needs store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Knowledge for the Love of God: Why Your Heart Needs Your Mind **Price:** 27948CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knowledge for the Love of God: Why Your Heart Needs Your Mind - **How much does it cost?** 27948CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/472262443-knowledge-for-the-love-of-god-why-your-heart-needs) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What is the role of the intellect in the life of faith? Jesus commanded us to love God with our minds—but why? Isn’t simply believing enough? Confused on this point, many Christians choose to focus only on the role of their hearts in shaping their faith and consider that adequate. Some Christians go even further, arguing that knowledge exists in opposition to faith—that one must choose either the truth of science or the truth of the Bible. The reality is that our formation into Christlikeness relies heavily on our minds and that Christian belief is about thinking more, not less. Far from being a threat, the intellect is central to faith—so long as it is treated as an instrument of worship rather than as the object of worship. Knowledge for the Love of God is for followers of Jesus needing to better understand the crucial connection between faith and rationality. Timothy Pickavance shows how learning about who God is and what he has done, is doing, and will do draws us closer to him—just as in any relationship. With stories from his own experiences wrestling with this aspect of faith, Pickavance relates a compelling vision of how cultivating the intellect strengthens our Christian worldview, helps us gain freedom in Christ, and enables us to love God with our whole being. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this a book to be fruitfully shared among fellow believers desiring a deeper faith—one of heart, soul, strength, and mind . Review: thought provoking book - I loved how this book helped me think more deeply and more creatively about how knowledge and reason play a key role in Christianity. The book blends a tutorial on key philosophical issues related to knowledge by an accomplished philosopher and teacher, a practical explanation of the authors own spiritual journey/wishes for his children, a thoughtful scriptural exposition on how our mind matters to our faith, and a creative set of cultural examples that illustrate key ideas, including the 2006 run of the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, plot details of the Harry Potter series, and Karl Barth's famous response to a request to summarize his massive theological tome. I found the "complications" chapters on science, testimony as a way of knowing, and pluralism particularly helpful. The book is infused with grace and lateral thinking. Review: Explore without striving - My husband and I recently read Knowledge for the Love of God in community with others from our church. Addressing grand topics with accessible style, Pickavance explores “why the life of the mind is essential for devotion to Christ” (11). Personal in tone and replete with concrete examples, the book fosters excellent discussion. It has heightened gratitude for life’s fleas (chapter 8) and has highlighted how the gospel “eliminates the need to strive without destroying the motive to explore” (Pickavance 143). Read and be encouraged. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,148,417 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,176 in Christian Apologetics (Books) #2,667 in Christian Discipleship (Books) #18,408 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 23 Reviews | ## Images ![Knowledge for the Love of God: Why Your Heart Needs Your Mind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PVZdBKjHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ thought provoking book *by D***R on November 13, 2024* I loved how this book helped me think more deeply and more creatively about how knowledge and reason play a key role in Christianity. The book blends a tutorial on key philosophical issues related to knowledge by an accomplished philosopher and teacher, a practical explanation of the authors own spiritual journey/wishes for his children, a thoughtful scriptural exposition on how our mind matters to our faith, and a creative set of cultural examples that illustrate key ideas, including the 2006 run of the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals, plot details of the Harry Potter series, and Karl Barth's famous response to a request to summarize his massive theological tome. I found the "complications" chapters on science, testimony as a way of knowing, and pluralism particularly helpful. The book is infused with grace and lateral thinking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Explore without striving *by T***N on November 18, 2024* My husband and I recently read Knowledge for the Love of God in community with others from our church. Addressing grand topics with accessible style, Pickavance explores “why the life of the mind is essential for devotion to Christ” (11). Personal in tone and replete with concrete examples, the book fosters excellent discussion. It has heightened gratitude for life’s fleas (chapter 8) and has highlighted how the gospel “eliminates the need to strive without destroying the motive to explore” (Pickavance 143). Read and be encouraged. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ connect head.and heart *by R***. on October 26, 2022* Book shares an intellectual’s journey connecting his faith and his thinking. Challenging with insights into definitions of key words in my life of faith. 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