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In Rebranding The Church, Peder Tellefsdal examines the challenges facing contemporary Christianity, attributing declining relevance to conformity with secular norms and rigid doctrinal adherence. Drawing from personal experiences, including his encounter with grace through Alcoholics Anonymous, he speaks on grace as pivotal for revitalization. As a communication strategist, Tellefsdal advocates clear messaging, leaning toward Jesus-centric values, discipleship, and a grace-focused approach to combat stereotypes. Reflecting on his consultancy with the Church of Norway, he critiques shifts from core Gospel themes to societal issues and stresses the need for strategic clarity in the whirlwind of secularization trends. Tellefsdal talks about a unified presentation of the Gospel, warns against diluting its message, and pinpoints effective communication strategies to engage contemporary audiences authentically and meaningfully. His work aims to restore Christianity's cultural relevance and transformative impact in today's world. Peder Tellefsdal does an excellent job of offering a raw portrayal of where Christian churches stand in the general public view, and why, as well as how to fix it, in Rebranding the Church. He states that the foundation of this is recognizing the radical nature of Jesus' teachings and his resurrection, which rebuff common secular narratives that dismiss Christianity as outdated or irrelevant. Among friends of mine who identify as Christian, I do not know a single one who attends services regularly. Further to this, when asked how frequently they do go, most simply said, “Sometimes on Easter.” As a layperson, even I can see how this is problematic to the church, and why Tellefsdal's work is important. He even quotes the movie Top Gun, which is impressive and proof that he knows what it takes to make messaging relatable. The book is well-written and easy to follow, with actionable suggestions in accessible language. Overall, this is a fantastic resource in a day and age where church attendance is falling. Recommended.

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Examines the role of the "look" or the "gaze in medieval romance. Discusses concepts within these texts including love at first sight, madness of love, love as divine providence, and love as an elite concept.