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
Peruvian priest Gutierrez is best known for his groundbreaking Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation, first published in English translation in 1973. Here Groody (theology, U. of No
Acclaimed portrait painter Louis Glanzman, known for his Time magazine covers, presents a collection of compelling portraits of women known to Jesus, including Mary Magdalen, Anna the Prophetess, and
In his latest work, the noted Latin American theologian Leonardo Boff extends the intuitions of liberation theology, showing how they contribute to answering urgent questions of poverty and ecologica
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.
There lies the dearest freshness deep down things."An astonishing revelation of the beauty, might, subtlety, simplicity, and love that infuses everything, from a trillion bacteria around us we cannot
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955), a French Jesuit priest and scientist, charted a new path in reconciling Christian theology with evolutionary science. Though church officials in his lifetime re
Journalist Redmond and activist Bartlett are co-founders of writinginsideVT, an organization that leads writing workshops for incarcerated women in Vermont. In this book, they collect writing by 60 im
Introduces the voice of one of America's outstanding voices of prophetic theology. Robert McAfee Brown (1920-2001), an American Presbyterian, was a master theologian, a spiritual guide, and an engaged
This groundbreaking and highly acclaimed work examines the two most influential African-American leaders of this century. While Martin Luther King, Jr., saw America as "essentially a dream . . . as ye
An introduction to Catholic social teaching that focuses on the spirit of Catholic social thought in our twenty-first century and includes the recent encyclicals of Benedict XVI.Written in accessible
The author helps readers break the "vicious dissatisfaction" with life, so that they may develop an energizing gratitude that enables them to deeply appreciate and enjoy family, community, simple plea
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
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
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the archbishop of Manila, has emerged in recent years as an important voice of the Asian Church. In this autobiographical work, Cardinal Tagle, with openness and frankness
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
Authors Martin-Schramm, Spencer, and Stivers present a case study based examination of multiple ethical issues affecting the impact of human beings on the planet. The authors have organized the twelve
Thomas Berry (1914-2009), a Passionist priest, was a “geologian,” historian of religion, philosopher, and the single most important Catholic voice on the link between faith, reverence for all life, an
In this book, which follows the Sunday readings for the liturgical year, Maryknoll sisters, priests, brothers, and lay missioners share personal reflections on the Gospel in light of their mission exp
In this book, which follows the Sunday readings for the liturgical year, Maryknoll sisters, priests, brothers, and lay missioners share personal reflections on the Gospel in light of their mission exp
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
Here is the riveting and troubling story of seven U.S. martyrs in Central America who laid down their lives for their neighbors: Father Stanley Rother, Brother James Miller, Sisters Maura Clarke, Ita
From the common Spanish phrase “cuéntame” (tell me a story), the author tells the story of the church, rooted in the experiences and lives of Latino/a Catholics in the United States.
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
For many decades, Andrew F. Walls has upset staid interpretation of Christian history by examining the role of mission and cross-cultural transmission of the Gospel in the formation of World Christian
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
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
An African missionary who has served in several Western countries addresses the reality of the need for and the growing presence of African-born missionaries in the West. Kwiyani shows that historical
In choosing his name, Pope Francis was indicating an agenda, a vision, and a sense of mission. Saint Francis, the most universally beloved saint, reformed the church by imitating Christ—in simplicity,
This collection of essays by religious scholars builds on the ideas of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, the prominent 20th Century Jesuit priest and paleontologist, who aimed to bridge the gap between theo
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
Author LuAcvano (religious studies, Chapman U.) has engaged in years of field research documenting the unsolved killings and disappearances of hundreds of women in the border city of Cuidad JuA!rez, M
The final volume of a major historical trilogy that documents the lives and contributions of Christian women from the beginnings of Christianity to the current day covers such issues as women's religi
Bridges (a Baptist minister in Alabama who holds a doctorate in systematic theology) explores the central role of spirituality in African-American culture and history, arguing that its roots lie in th
Based on the 2010 Cadbury Lectures he gave at the University of Birmingham, UK, this book by the noted Catholic theologian introduces and explores the main issues of contemporary theologies in Asia—es
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
Drawn from the many books, writings, and interviews by Richard Rohr, one of the most popular spiritual writers today, this collections introduces many of the teachings for which he has become known, a
In this latest volume in the complete works of Pannikkar, the author suggests that the multi-millennial Indic cultures impose on India the burden and responsibility of following its own dharma, not fo
Julian of Norwich, a medieval English mystic who spent the latter part of her life as an enclosed anchoress, is largely known through her extraordinary Revelations, one of the most popular and influen
"Refreshing, inspiring, and especially beautiful because the young author not only takes the Virgin Mary into her own motherly heart, she brings her into our hearts as well!" ---Joyce Rupp"Only a lov
