Orbis books nov 2021 (8 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the Grawemeyer Award and The Catholic Media Association Award for Faithful Citizenship - Religious Freedom \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'With clarity and courage, Douglas calls Christians to embody resurrection hope by confronting white supremacy.'-- Sojourners 'How do we really know that God cares when Black people are still getting killed How long do we have to wait for the justice of God I get it, that Christ is Black, but that doesn't seem to be helping us right now.' These questions from her son prompted theologian Kelly Brown Douglas to undertake this soul-searching reflection. The killing of George Floyd and the ongoing litany of Black victims raised questions about the persistence of white supremacy in this nation, leading her to reflect on how a 'white way of knowing' has come to dominate American identity and even to shape the consciousness of Christians. In exploring the message of Confederate monuments and the 'Make America Great Again' slogan, she examines the failures of even 'good white Christians' and struggles with the hope that 'Black Lives Matter,' before reaching deep into her own experience and the faith of Black folks to find her way back to Resurrection Hope. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - > What Makes Education Catholic outlines a Catholic anthropology, sociology, cosmology, and epistemology. It demonstrates how all of us--educators and students, families and communities---serve a public faith that does justice and that is humanizing and emancipatory for one's own good, for the common good, and for all creation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\* 'McLaughlin's voice is one of moral clarity, born of experience and deep compassion. Her testimony illuminates Zimbabwe's struggle for liberation with honesty and rare insight.'-- National Catholic Reporter 'I felt part of something bigger than myself. I was suffering for a cause, and the pain and fear no longer mattered. I was not alone. I was with the oppressed people, and God was there with us in our prison cells.' This memoir by Maryknoll Sister Janice McLaughlin tells the extraordinary story of a life spent in service and solidarity with the people of Africa, and how this experience shaped her faith and her understanding of what it means to be human. The dramatic turning point of her story came in 1977 when she was arrested in then-Rhodesia, where a white minority government was waging a brutal war against the African liberation movement. Sr. Janice, who was working for the Peace and Justice Commission in Harare, was charged as a terrorist sympathizer and held in solitary confinement for 18 days before being expelled from the country. She was later welcomed back to independent Zimbabwe to work on rebuilding the education system. That was only the beginning of a remarkable life, including work with orphans, those suffering with AIDS, and victims of trafficking, revealing how inextricably her faith was bound with service to the most marginalized and dedication to the cause of justice and human rights.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'Centers Black women's experience and calls the church to communal righteousness.'-- Christian Century Examines the history of worship in the Black Church in America, the enduring effects of white supremacy on its liturgical heritage, and proffers a new liturgical paradigm, using a womanist hermeneutic, for students, liturgists, liturgical musicians and lay people. In this 'love letter to the Black Church,' Dr. Lisa Allen examines the history of worship in the Black Church in America (and its legacy of equating liturgy with justice), the enduring effects of white supremacy on its liturgical heritages, and finally proffers a new liturgical paradigm, using a womanist hermeneutic, for students, liturgists, liturgical musicians, and lay people. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winner of the Catholic Media Association Award for Biography \*Advance Praise & Reviews\* 'Oyer's warm, compassionate voice and skill as historian locates these letters inside our own urgent social questions with a subtle buoyancy.'--Rose Marie Berger, Senior Editor, Sojourners magazine 'The real hope, then, is not in something we thing we can do, but in God who is making something good out of in some way we cannot see. If we can do His will we will be helping in this process. But we will not necessarily know all about it beforehand.' -Thomas Merton to Jim Forest In entering the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemane in 1941, Thomas Merton initially saw himself as withdrawing from 'the world.' But in later years his sense of monastic vocation changed. His contemplative life became a point of prophetic engagement with his fellow men and women in their struggles, their hopes, and their questions. This social engagement was particularly fueled by his wide correspondence. Signs of Hope focuses on Merton's engagement with the themes of peace, race, and ecology, as expressed through particular relationships, including with such notable figures as Dorothy Day, Daniel Berrigan, and Vincent Harding. Each chapter reveals themes from his life of dialogue, his apostolate of friendship, and his probing assessment of critical issues that remain vital for our time.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'For much too long, Christian theology has had a blind spot in relation to the experience of children. Child Theology challenges us to consider what children can teach us about God, Jesus Christ, creation, being human, sin, and salvation. It offers reflection on the traditional foci of Christian theology from a child-attentive lens and in conversation with a variety of disciplinary discussions.' --Aristotle Papanikolaou, Professor of Theology, Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture, Fordham University Twelve highly respected Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox theologians from six continents aim to strengthen Christian theology and the church's commitment to children by rethinking central doctrines and practices with attention to the strengths, vulnerabilities, and full humanity of children. Like feminist, black, and other liberating forms of theology, child theologies re-evaluate and reinterpret current understandings of Christian faith and life in the light of those who are often voiceless, exploited, or marginalized--in this case children. Taking diverse approaches and building on a range of sources, including Scripture, tradition, the social sciences, literature, and the experiences of individuals and communities, contributors offer new insights into key theological topics, such as God, creation, theological anthropology, Christology, sin, salvation, the church, mission, and hope. Introduction by Marcia J. Bunge and Megan Eide. Contributors include Wanda Deifelt (Brazil/USA); Ivone Gebara (Brazil); Rohan P. Gideon (India); Perry T. Hamalis (USA); D. J. Konz (Australia); Valerie Michaelson (Canada); Kenneth Mtata (Zimbabwe); Craig L. Nessan (USA); Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator (Kenya/Nigeria); Dirk J. Smit (South Africa); Michael Welker (Germany); Amos Yong (Malaysia/USA).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\*'In this book, the living Jesus is made present by the Holy Spirit to the world as savior, empowerer, healer, and hope. These themes situate the mission of God to save the world amid the narratives of scripture, the church, and contemporary missiological endeavors. Thanks to our four Pentecostal authors whose testimonial weaving together of these materials invites our own participation in the redemptive work of God.'--Amos Yong, Dean of the School of Mission & Theology, Fuller Seminary > Four mission practitioners bring together biblical, academic, and real-world narratives to address the question, 'In the midst of the challenges and joys of our modern world, where do we find Christ's hope, peace, and joy ' From a variety of denominational and socio-cultural backgrounds, these narratives address religious pluralism, globalization, personal and communal suffering, and attitudes of paternalism, triumphalism, and ethno-centricity. With discussion questions following each narrative, Christ Among the Nations is an invaluable resource for students, missioners, and those in cross-cultural ministry.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Advance Praise & Reviews\* 'Hanciles' work stands out for its historical breadth and methodological clarity, offering an indispensable resource for students of world Christianity.'-- International Bulletin of Mission Research This edited volume provides a critical reassessment of the study of world Christianity that connects historical developments to current debates and new trajectories. It is a detailed treatment of a wide range of issues and debates that present a growing challenge to arguably the fastest growing field of study in the theological academy today. Contributors include Dale Irvin, Dana Robert, Paul Kollman, Kwok Pui-lan, and Gemma Tulud Cruz. Contributors include Dale T. Irvin, New York Theological Seminary; Dana L. Robert, Boston University; Paul Kollman, University of Notre Dame; Kwok Pui-lan, Candler School of Theology, Emory University; and Gemma Tulud Cruz, Australian Catholic University.…