Playing the Fool

Roly Bain

ISBN 10: 1853114391 / ISBN 13: 9781853114397

Published by Canterbury Press Norwich, GB, 2012

About this Item

Roly Bain is a priest who is a clown. His unique ministry is a dramatic sign of the joy of the gospel which is often obscured by church pomp and ceremony, and the inverted values of the kingdom of God. Here, Bain tells his story and relects on the long tradition of the holy fool; the biblical concepts of the "foolishness of God" and "the folly of the cross"; the relationship between humour and healing; prayer and prayerfulness; and much more. Peppered with moving and memorable anecdotes from his work in prisons, hospices, schools and, increasingly, business organizations, this book should encourage all who try to communicate the good news of the gospel.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Playing the Fool
• Publisher: Canterbury Press Norwich, GB
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853114391
• ISBN 13: 9781853114397
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Roly Bain is a priest who is a clown. His unique ministry is a dramatic sign of the joy of the gospel which is often obscured by church pomp and ceremony, and the inverted values of the kingdom of God. Here, Bain tells his story and relects on the long tradition of the holy fool; the biblical concepts of the ""foolishness of God"" and ""the folly of the cross""; the relationship between humour and healing; prayer and prayerfulness; and much more. Peppered with moving and memorable anecdotes from his work in prisons, hospices, schools and, increasingly, business organizations, this book should encourage all who try to communicate the good news of the gospel.