num_pages: 308
description: A loving hard-working godly couple has long been denied a family of their own. Finally the wife makes a deal with God: if he blesses her with a child she will dedicate that child to Gods service. The result of that prayer was the birth of an influential -- some say prophetic -- voice. Surprisingly this is not the biblical story of Samuel but the account of Stanley Hauerwas one of todays leading theologians in the church and the academy. The story of Hauerwass journey into Christian discipleship is captivating and inspiring. With genuine humility he describes his intellectual struggles with faith how he has dealt with the complex reality of marriage to a mentally ill partner and the gift of friendships that have influenced his character. Throughout the narrative shines Hauerwass conviction that the tale of his life is worth telling only because of the greater Christian story providing foundation and direction for his own.
language: English
title: Hannah's Child: A Theologian's Memoir
publisher: Eerdmans