Jeffrey Bilbro

Reading the Times – A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News Jeffrey Bilbro

A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News. Reading the morning newspaper is the realists morning prayer. G. W. F. HegelWhenever we reach for our phones or scan a newspaper to get caught up, we are being not merely informed but also formed. News consumption can shape our sense of belonging, how we judge the value of our lives, and even how our brains function. Christians mustnt let the news replace prayer as Hegel envisioned, but neither should we simply discard the daily feed. We need a better understanding of what the news is for and how to read it well. Jeffrey Bilbro invites readers to take a step back and gain some