Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of history in the making-- the election in 2013 of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to
Based on the Duffy Lectures, this book will be of interest to all theologians interested in doing vernacular, liberation, and postcolonial theologies. Brazal fills several gaps in theological research
"While the intent of the editors is to honor Steve Bevans, SVD, a towering figure in the field of missiology and a longtime author of Orbis books on missiology, this book will be designed less as a fe
A study of the necessity and availability of a supply of fresh water from the perspective of Christian ethics, this revised edition includes new data and updates on social developments related to wate
This timely book of practical theology sheds new and welcome light into a dark corner of both the individual and collective psyches, and will be of value to anyone seeking insight into the pervasive l
Two distinguished authors and teachers here draw upon foundational insights from virtue and theological ethics to propose a Catholic ethical methodological schema for the twenty-first century.
Through these accounts of Pope Francis's morning homilies offered at daily Mass in the chapel of St. Martha’s Guesthouse from December 2, 2014 to March 25, 2015, it is now possible for those not prese
Now in its third edition, a comprehensive compilation of original source documents on the history of nonviolent thought and action in the United States from colonial times to the present.
Eight story-reflections, each based on a different Beatitude, offer accounts of immigrant children who fled Central America on their own to escape violence and poverty. Artwork created by immigrant yo
An examination of the power and potential of Small Christian Communities for Catholic college students, this book offers case studies of best practices and practical tools to create effective communit
This collection of fifteen of Howard Thurman’s unpublished sermons on the parables of Jesus recapture his powerful words and introduce and explain them to a new generation and audience. Capturing the
Nerney guides the reader on a narrative journey through and toward compassion for our fellow human beings, emphasizing connectedness rather than perceived differences. Intended to impel action, this b
This volume presents selected lectures on pastoral, theological, and mission themes by Cardinal Tagle, the Archbishop of Manila, a leader in the Asian Church, and a key figure in promoting Pope Franci
The latest volume in this prestigious series brings together twenty-five global scholars to reflect on the role of Catholic ethicists in the context of their particular, local churches and in light of
Highlighting the voices of non-Western scholars, this collection recognizes the importance of ritual and ceremony in the life of communities that seek to worship God in ways that reflect culturally ap
In this distinctive approach to the Gospels, Robert Beck shows how each of the individual evangelists communicates his message about Jesus through the narrative structure of each gospel, specifically
Anti-black racism is a central ethical crisis of our time. In this volume, leading experts explore how Christian ideas, practices, and institutions can contribute to today’s struggle for racial justic
Revised and expanded, this rigorous and comprehensive review of Catholic social teaching includes excerpts of crucial documents and up-to-date analyses of the latest encyclicals.
Written by some of the world’s leading scholars of theology and interreligious dialogue, the essays in this volume provide a number of original voices to conversations around Nostra Aetate, bringing n
A collection of essays by Ugandan priest and theologian Emmanuel Katongole that portrays different dimensions of what it means for Christians in Africa to receive the gift and invitation of reconcilia
This theological approach reframes the current discussion of wealth inequalities, poverty, and the exploitation of our natural environment from a progressive Christian perspective. Hinson-Hasty under
Melanie Harris argues that African American women make unique contributions to the environmental justice movement in the ways that they theologize, theorize, practice spiritual activism, and come into
This timely and engrossing work brings to life the trials and triumphs of four inspiring women, Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Ávila, and Thérèse of Lisieux, whose bravery and inte
McGee presents a timely and heartfelt plea encouraging Christians everywhere to cultivate harmonious relationships with their Muslim neighbors. In writing a touching account of the story of the martyr
Using a broad range of resources, the author examines how Pope Francis’s emphasis on the “Church of the poor” is calling us to a new “epistemic practice,” involving an understanding of orthodoxy as di
