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Author: Miroslav Volf
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2011-08
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1587432986
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An intellectual and applied Christian engagement with what it really means to flourish as human beings in relationship to God and one another.
Author: Miroslav Volf
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2011-08-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1441232079
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Covering such timely issues as witness in a multifaith society and political engagement in a pluralistic world, this compelling book highlights things Christians can do to serve the common good. Now in paperback. Praise for the cloth edition Named one of the "Top 100 Books" and one of the "Top 10 Religion Books" of 2011 by Publishers Weekly "Accessible, wise guidance for people of all faiths."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Highly original. . . . The book deserves a wide audience and is one that will affect its readers well after they have turned the final page."--Christianity Today (5-star review)
Author: Miroslav Volf
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2016-01-12
Total Pages: 301
ISBN-13: 0300190557
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →More than almost anything else, globalization and the great world religions are shaping our lives, affecting everything from the public policies of political leaders and the economic decisions of industry bosses and employees, to university curricula, all the way to the inner longings of our hearts. Integral to both globalization and religions are compelling, overlapping, and sometimes competing visions of what it means to live well. In this perceptive, deeply personal, and beautifully written book, a leading theologian sheds light on how religions and globalization have historically interacted and argues for what their relationship ought to be. Recounting how these twinned forces have intersected in his own life, he shows how world religions, despite their malfunctions, remain one of our most potent sources of moral motivation and contain within them profoundly evocative accounts of human flourishing. Globalization should be judged by how well it serves us for living out our authentic humanity as envisioned within these traditions. Through renewal and reform, religions might, in turn, shape globalization so that can be about more than bread alone.
Author: Miroslav Volf
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2016-06-21
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 1493404660
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Celebrated Theologian Offers Wisdom for Civic Engagement Christian citizens have a responsibility to make political and ethical judgments in light of their faith and to participate in the public lives of their communities--from their local neighborhoods to the national scene. But it can be difficult to discern who to vote for, which policies to support, and how to respond to the social and cultural trends of our time. This nonpartisan handbook offers Christians practical guidance for thinking through complicated public issues and faithfully following Jesus as citizens of their countries. The book focuses on enduring Christian commitments that should guide readers in their judgments and encourages legitimate debate among Christians over how to live out core values. The book also includes lists of resources for further reflection in each chapter and "room for debate" questions to consider.
Author: Martin E. Marty
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: 1989-05-31
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 9780807012079
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →America's preeminent religious historian reflects on the critical role of religious diversity in our national self-understanding.
Author: Tex Sample
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9780687179312
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Through stories of hard-living people and pastors who minister with them, Tex Sample challenges mainline churches to break the yoke of middle-class captivity and join with the Christ who lives among the poor and marginalized".--Kenneth L. Carder, Resident Bishop, United Methodist Church.
Author: Jeffrey P. Greenman
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2012-04-07
Total Pages: 273
ISBN-13: 0830869700
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Jeffrey P. Greenman and Gene L. Green edit this collection of essays from the proceedings of the 2011 Wheaton Theology Conference. The essays explore the past, present and future shape of biblical interpretation and theological engagement in the Majority World. Leading scholars from around the world interact with the key theological issues being discussed in their regions. In addition, some theological voices from minority communities in North America address issues particular to their context and which often overlap with those central in Majority World theology. Contributors include Vince Bacote, Samuel Escobar, Ken Gnanakan, James Kombo, Mark Labberton, Terry LeBlanc, Juan Martínez, Ruth Padilla DeBorst, Lamin Sanneh, Andrew Walls, K. K. Yeo and Amos Yong.
Author: Rodney R. Clapp
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 1996-11-12
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9780830819904
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Rodney Clapp asks and answers the question, How can the church provide a significant alternative to the culture in which it is embedded?
Author: Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2002-06-01
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 142676328X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Mission" has become, for many North American Christians, an ambiguous and often uncomfortable term. To many it brings to mind a past in which western culture was identified with the gospel in missionary practice and programs. Distressed with this history and uncertain about how to overcome it, many prefer to ignore the New Testament mandate that the church must be in mission if it is to be the church. Others swing the other way, declaring that everything the church does is mission, depriving the idea of mission of its power to define those specific actions of God which proclaim the gospel and build God's kingdom. "The church exists by missions, just as fire exists by burning." With these words of Emil Brunner, the author reminds us that to be the church is to be in mission. After describing the various "captivities of mission" which plague North American Christianity, the author argues for a robust and engaged practice of mission, beginning in congregations and extending to the broader community.
Author: Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2019-12-03
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 0830836489
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →2019 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award - Political and Social Sciences The religious Right taught America to misread the Bible. Christians have misused Scripture to consolidate power, stoke fears, and defend against enemies. But people who have been hurt by the attacks of Christian nationalism can help us rediscover God's vision for faith in public life. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove explores how religious culture wars have misrepresented Christianity at the expense of the poor, and how listening to marginalized communities can help us hear God's call to love and justice in the world. He highlights people on the frontlines of issues ranging from immigration policy and voting rights to women's rights and environmental stewardship. Through these narratives, we encounter a recovery of values that upholds the dignity of all people. Rediscover hope for faithful public witness that serves the common good. Join the revolution.
