Presence in the Modern World: A New Translation " At once wildly comic

" At once wildly comic

Soon its eggs will hatch and one brave hatchling will embark on its first flight

Written with sparkling prose

Ever wonder where your baby goes at night when you think he's asleep in his crib

When he stumbles across a clue that may lead to the elusive poem's discovery

Presence in the Modern World: A New Translation " At once wildly comicPresence in the Modern World is Jacques Ellul's most foundational book, combining his social analysis with his theological orientation. Appearing first in French in 1948, it has reached the status of a classic that retains all of its relevance today in the face of the challenges that beset us. How should we respond toward such complex forces as technology or the state? How can we communicate with one another, despite the problems inherent in modern