Propaganda
From one of the greatest French philosophers of the 19th century, comes a seminal study and critique of propaganda. Taking not only a psychological approach, but a sociological approach as well, Ellul's book outlines the taxonomy for propaganda, and ultimately, it's destructive nature towards democracy. Drawing from his own experiences fighting for the French resistance against the Vichy regime, Ellul offers a unique insight into the propaganda machine. 'A far more frightening work than any of the nightmare novels of George Orwell. With the logic which is the great instrument of French thought, Ellul] explores and attempts to prove the thesis that propaganda, whether its ends are demonstrably good or bad, is not only destructive to democracy, it is perhaps the most serious threat to humanity operating in the modern world.'--Los Angeles 'The theme of Propaganda is quite simply . . . that when our new technology encompasses any culture or society, the result is propaganda . . . Ellul
Anarchy and Christianity
Anarchy and Christianity
Violence
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The Technological Society
As insightful and wise today as it was when originally published in 1954, Jacques Ellul's The Technological Society has become a classic in its field, laying the groundwork for all other studies of technology and society that have followed. ...
Prayer and Modern Man
''The man of our time does not know how to pray,'' writes the French theologian Jacques Ellul, ''but much more than that, he has neither the desire nor the need to do so. He does not find the deep source of prayer within himself. I am acquainted with this man. I know him well. It is I, myself.'' Out of this common experience, the prominent social critic and former resistance leader makes a searing analysis of man's alienation from God, and traces the reasons for praying or not praying. With razor-like statements, he cuts through the weaknesses of much traditional praying and, in the end, offers a strong and positive program for praying in today's troubled times.
The Politics of God and the Politics of Man
Man's freedom--God's omnipotence: how can they be reconciled? That question is central to this penetrating study of political action and the prophetic function. Ellul's answer to that question, though based on events recorded in the Second Book of Kings, is immediately relevant to contemporary issues and to the church today. Emerging from these reflections is an eloquent testimony to the immense love of God--'which not only creates and saves, but which also in its incomprehensible humility wants to associate man with its work.'
Presence in the Modern World
Presence in the Modern World
Subversion of Christianity
The Subversion of Christianity
Mot våldet : realism, våldets nödvändighet och frihetens närvaro
Våld är en »naturlig« del av livet, ett symptom på en trasig värld. Hur ska man som kristen förhålla sig till våld och icke-våld? Finns det vägar bortom rädsla, hat och likgiltighet? Finns det en realism bortom ogrundad optimism och förenkl...
Technological System
The Technological System
Närvaro i modern tid
Vilken roll ska kristna spela i en modern tid där kyrkan och kristen tro tycks ha allt mindre betydelse? Jacques Ellul skrev ned sina tankar kring denna fråga för mer än sjuttio år sedan, men hans sätt att behandla frågorna har fortsatt stor...
Meaning of the City
The Meaning of the City
