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Risking the Terror

Resurrection in This Life

  • Publisher: Wipf and Stock
  • Published: 2011

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Publisher's Description

In Risking the Terror, Christine M. Smith challenges readers to open up their lives to the radical power of resurrection. Relating perspectives' from those who are oppressed, the author explores disciplines that enable Christians, and preachers in particular, to resist crucifixions and proclaim resurrection life.


Endorsements (6)

“'With every book, Christine Smith speaks faith with greater eloquence. She is both passionate and prophetic--a mix we desperately need. Risking the Terror is all about resurrection faith in action. Her message stays with you. Her courage is ethically compelling.”

David Buttrick

“Christine Smith calls all preachers to take seriously the demands of resurrection on all of our lives. For those who believe in justice and want to probe the cost of discipleship, this is a must-read.”

Kathy Black

“Christine Smith . . . get[s] me in shape for a world that aches for the harder truths of the Gospel.”

John C. Holbert

“[It] provide[s] both the teacher of homiletics and the practitioner a challenge to become transformative agents.”

Teresa Fry Brown

“A prophetic voice our world so desperately needs to hear.”

Eleazar S. Fernandez

“Christine Smith reminds us that authentic preaching comes from the preacher's strong conviction of God's promise to the world.”

Eunjoo Mary Kim

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