S. D.

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Stephen D Morrison (S. D. Morrison) is an American, ecumenical writer and theologian with a passion for the good news of Jesus Christ. Stephen is the author of several books on subjects such as the problem of evil, the rapture theory, and the gospel of grace. With a theologically inspired yet approachable writing style, Stephen works to proclaim the gospel ever afresh as good news of great joy.

Stephen's work will inspire you to think differently about the Christian faith, live differently as a beloved child of God, and to hope radically in the Kingdom of God.

Stephen is an amateur theologian, the self-taught student of a rigorous reading regiment with includes extensive studies in the theology of Karl Barth, Thomas F Torrance, and Jürgen Moltmann. These are his primary theological influences, with the addition of popular writers such as Robert F Capon, C Baxter Kruger, and Brennan Manning. Stephen is also deeply indebted to the early church fathers, particularly to Athanasius.

Stay up to date with the latest articles and projects by joining Stephen's Readers' Group, his email newsletter, at his website www.SDMorrison.org

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Karl Barth en Un Lenguaje Sencillo
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 58,110. Language: Spanish (Mexican dialect). Published: July 29, 2023 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Systematic
Escrita por un aficionado a otro, Stephen espera introducirte en el complejo pensamiento de Barth sin toda la confusa jerga teológica que a menudo se emplea en las discusiones sobre su obra. Al centrarse en ocho ideas principales que son centrales en el pensamiento de Barth, Stephen te proporciona un estudio profundamente útil de una de las mentes más grandes de la teología moderna.
All Riches Come From Injustice: The Anti-mammon Witness of the Early Church & Its Anti-capitalist Relevance
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 82,970. Language: English. Published: April 8, 2023 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Liberation
All Riches Come From Injustice examines the anti-mammon witness of the Early Church and its relevance for today.
Christ's Wait for Godot: A Theological Appreciation of Samuel Beckett
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 51,950. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2021 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Literary criticism » European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / General
Often bleak and blasphemous, Samuel Beckett’s writing is not commonly considered a source of spiritual courage and theological depth, but "Christ’s Wait for Godot" finds much to admire in Beckett’s grey world. Stephen D. Morrison leverages his expertise in Jürgen Moltmann's theology to read Beckett with a theologian's eye and discover many surprising parallels.
James Cone in Plain English
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 44,390. Language: English. Published: August 27, 2020 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Liberation, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / History
James Cone's theology is a vital wake-up call to white Christianity. As hard as it is to reckon with the brutal legacy of racial oppression, we must repent of white supremacy. Stephen D. Morrison argues that Cone is the most important theological voice of our time, and as a white theologian, he approaches Cone's work with refreshing honesty and vulnerability.
Schleiermacher in Plain English
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 80,560. Language: English. Published: April 2, 2019 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Systematic, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / History
The fourth book in Stephen D. Morrison’s “Plain English Series” aims to reassess Schleiermacher’s complicated legacy. He argues that Schleiermacher is far too significant to ignore and it will only be to our detriment if we allow poor caricatures of his work to persist.
Jürgen Moltmann in Plain English
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 78,110. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2018 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / History, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Systematic
Jürgen Moltmann is a theological iconoclast, ever confronting the status quo. Stephen D. Morrison examines Moltmann's unique theology in this clear and accessible study. It is the third book of Morrison's Plain English Series, written "by a beginner, for beginners."
T. F. Torrance in Plain English
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 68,510. Language: English. Published: December 14, 2017 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / History
The second book in Stephen D. Morrison’s Plain English Series, "T. F. Torrance in Plain English" offers a clear and concise overview of Torrance’s scientific and evangelical theology. Written as an introduction to his complex thought, this book examines nine major ideas selected from Torrance’s many volumes and essays.
Karl Barth in Plain English
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 54,400. Language: English. Published: June 5, 2017 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / History, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Christology
"Karl Barth in Plain English," by Stephen D Morrison, is a clear and concise introduction to the theology of Karl Barth. Written from one amateur to another, Stephen hopes to introduce you to Barth's complex thought without all the confusing theological jargon often involved in discussions of his work.
No. 1: A Reading Guide
Price: Free! Words: 7,460. Language: English. Published: May 7, 2016 by S. D.. Categories: Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Evaluation & assessment
A reading guide to my cryptic first novel, No. 1. This guide provides helpful information about reading that book, as well as a brief preview of the first chapter.
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Books

Welcome Home: The Good News of Jesus
Price: Free! Words: 12,310. Language: English. Published: April 22, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Life / Inspirational, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Soteriology
Catch a fresh vision of who you are, why you're here, and where you belong as author and theologian Stephen D Morrison encourages you with the good news of Jesus. In a unique and innovative way, read as he takes you to the very heart of what makes this good news so good.
10 Reasons Why the Rapture Must be Left Behind
Price: Free! Words: 21,210. Language: English. Published: November 14, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Eschatology, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christianity
Find out why author and theologian S. D. Morrison believes the rapture must be left behind. He convincingly argues using the scriptures, church history, and logic to dismantle the rapture for good.
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