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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrossway
ISBN-101433599449
ISBN-139781433599446
eBay Product ID (ePID)26071788652
Product Key Features
Book TitleScrolling Ourselves to Death : Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2025
TopicSocial Aspects, Christian Life / Personal Growth, Christian Life / Social Issues, Christianity / General
GenreReligion, Technology & Engineering
AuthorIvan Mesa, Brett Mccracken
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.6 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2024-032493
SynopsisChristian Wisdom for Our Tech-Saturated Age The rapid advance of digital technology is reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction, an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental unhealth. For Christians, the digital revolution has profound implications for spiritual formation and mission. How should believers respond to the theological and discipleship challenges of scrolling life? On the 40th anniversary of Neil Postman's prophetic book Amusing Ourselves to Death(1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Deathgathers today's most incisive writers to think critically about the shaping power of contemporary technology. This book explores Postman's insights, connects them to the challenges facing Christians today, and turns difficult challenges into life-giving opportunities for the church. Stepping back from their screens, readers will be equipped to live faithfully, and grow spiritually, in a "scrolling ourselves to death" world. Practical:Includes action steps readers can use to reclaim a healthy life in a tech-saturated world Wise:Helps readers become more discerning in the way they think about and utilize technology Perfect for Small Groups:Includes discussion questions at the end of every chapter Useful for Church Leaders or Ministry Staff:Perfect for those who want to help those they lead think more carefully about technology Expert Contributors:Features insights from a wide variety of leading Christian thinkers on technology, faith, and culture, Screens are reshaping our world and warping our minds. The onslaught of social media and smartphones has brought an appetite for distraction an epidemic of loneliness, and increased rates of mental health challenges. Drawing from Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985), Scrolling Ourselves to Death explores the unique challenges christians face in the digital age and how these struggles can become opportunities for the church. It's time to rethink our relationship with screens-and discover how to live faithfully and grow spiritually in a world determined to scroll itself to death., Drawing from Neil Postman's Amusing Ourselves to Death(1985) and applying his insights to today's scrolling age, this book helps believers think carefully about digital technology and inspires the church to turn difficult cultural challenges into life-giving opportunities.