An important resource for World Christianity, this long-anticipated revision to the classic text sheds new light on the Biblical concerns of traditionally underrepresented cultures and churches.
An exceptional reference and teaching tool, this is the single most comprehensive collection available of the primary documents of Catholic social thought, each presented with an introductory essay an
An intimate biography of Joan Chittister –Benedictine nun and writer, a leading voice for spiritual renewal, a prophetic advocate of peace and justice, and a champion of the role of women in the churc
This volume explores the contributions to the field of social ethics by David Hollenbach, one of the most prominent voices in the promotion of the common good over the past half-century.
Through a study of the early church, this book shows how Christianity in effect opted for the religion of empire, shifting the emphasis of Jesus's prophetic message from transforming the world to the
Featuring essays from a broad range of contributors this book is a treasure for anyone interested in theological reflection from an African perspective and is a necessary resource for theologians and
Providing an intimate and timely view of Merton, this book traces the theme of peace and nonviolence in Merton’s life and writings, drawing in particular on extensive correspondence with Jim Forest, a
The brothers Berrigan wrote weekly letters to each other throughout their decades of activism for peace and justice. Those letters are published here for the first time, and offer a precious glimpse
One of the foremost Catholic proponents of ecological awareness provides an overview of the development of Catholic teaching on the environment up to the present, and offers a commentary on the Encycl
Resilience is the immune system of the human spirit, and this book teaches us how to cultivate it in ourselves, our families, and in our faith and civic communities.
Author Drick Boyd presents students, academics, and general interest readers with an examination of contributions of a wide variety of white allies to the struggle for racial justice from the eighteen
Herself Catholic, Oakes explains, especially to parents whose children have left the church, that many people who no longer identify with a specific denomination--or even religion as a whole--continue
Each morning Pope Francis begins his day celebrating Mass in the modest dwelling where he chooses to live. Those attending include other residents and staff of St. Martha's Guest House, curial officia
This truly wonderful book introduces you anew to the person of Francis--the 'truly catholic' and always contemporary saint. There will be no Christianity as usual for those who read this book." --Rich
CPA AWARD WINNERIPPY AWARD WINNER"This may be the book to hook a new generation on the religious power of Teilhard's vision of divine presence in matter and the evolving universe." --Elizabeth A. John
Elizabeth Johnson is widely regarded as among the most influential and creative Catholic theologians in the world--particularly for her contributions in bringing a feminist perspective to the central
Prominent ethicists from around the globe seek to deepen contemporary understandings of environmental sustainability, human flourishing, and the pursuit of justice.Just Sustainability is a broad-rangi
Fifty years after the Second Vatican Council, the church is still grappling with the meaning and implications of this defining event and the documents it generated. Rather than rehearse well-worn deba
Eilberg, a Conservative rabbi who has worked in hospice care, pastoral care, spiritual teaching, and interfaith programs, explores the work of peace-building and the transformation of an enemy into a
What makes a saint? Why do we need them? For Joan Chittister, saints are "people like ourselves, reachable figures, who have lived well through situations similar to our own as proof that we too, in a
A medical anthropologist and a Dominican priest and theologian from Peru would initially seem to have little in common. Yet Farmer (Harvard U.) and Gutierrez (a key figure in liberation theology) both
In this short work, a Brazilian theologian sets out to describe the essence of Christianity in language that is accessible and meaningful in terms of our awareness of the evolution of the universe and
A theologian and priest in the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Myroslaw and his wife Maria, a scholar of literature and specialist in disability studies, combine their fields to explain why Christians need
Oscar Romero: Memories in Mosaic is a collectively painted portrait of El Salvador's most beloved pastor, who took his place in history as a voice for the poor in the turbulent times leading up to El
The beloved spiritual writer is our guide in this unique retelling of the Gospel. Seamlessly woven from his many writings, Nouwen's Jesus retraces the greatest story ever told from the Annunciation to
A landmark in the conversation about race and religion in America. "They put him to death by hanging him on a tree." Acts 10:39 The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged s
Postmodernity is a name that has been attached to our cultural milieu. Among its features are a sense of historical consciousness, a recognition of the social construction of knowledge, an appreciatio
A recent outpouring of books has argued that the only belief consonant with the scientific worldview is denial of God. The problem with this argument, according to John Feehan, is that it is not scien
The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola consist of a series of meditations and contemplations on the life of Jesus, aimed at promoting spiritual depth and discernment about how to live. They form t
Irvin (world Christianity, New York Theological Seminary) and Sunquist (world Christianity, Fuller Theological Seminary) present a comprehensive survey of Christianity from around the world between 14
Taize, in France, is an international ecumenical community where young people gather to worship and pray. A native of Philadelphia, John spends much of his time there, and in this third book of spirit
Day presents a striking portrayal of poverty, with all its related problems, among black women in this country unemployment, underemployment, isolation, and lack of assets such a car or home ownership
In his immensely popular Joshua novels, Joseph Girzone painted Jesus in today's world, using fiction to illuminate Jesus' message and teachings. Now he gives us a powerful non-fiction perspective on J
A seminal exploration of the psychological and spiritual power of our positive emotions. This new companion volume to the Whitehead's influential book on our negative emotions completes a work of scho
As Maryknoll missioners read scripture, their mission experiences crossing into a new culture, sharing life with new communities bring fresh meanings of the texts to light. The reflections in this boo
This new work by eminent theologian Dermot Lane is an informed report of progress in the Catholic Church on the importance of dialogue with other religions. The author shows that interreligious dialog
In the final year before his death in 1996, Henri Nouwen began to write an account of the death of his friend Adam, a severely handicapped young man from the L'Arche Daybreak Community. In the story o
