Carmelo Santos

Language for God

Theology

“In this fabulous book, Mary Streufert offers us ‘new old ways to proclaim God for us.’ Through careful investigation of the holy Scriptures, the ancient teachers of the church, the Christian and Lutheran tradition, and art she makes a convincing case for the need to, as she puts it: ‘embrace language and images for God that are feminine, masculine, and neutral and at the same time scripturally, evangelically, and theologically faithful.’ Preachers and teachers of the gospel will find in this book a wonderful resource for expanding the language available to proclaim the wonder of God’s amazing love.”

ReEngaging ELCA Social Teaching on Peace

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“This is an accessible and usable book on a very timely subject. Using the social teaching of the ELCA and its predecessor church bodies, Rodríguez guides the reader in an exploration of the relationships among war, peace, and justice, including a holistic understanding of economic justice. The author presents the case for the necessity of just war theory, but also of just peace theory, in a balanced and fair way. In the process he explains the logic of pacifism, its difference from situation-based conscientious objection, and how all these apparently incompatible positions can, and do, coexist in the life and practice of the church. The questions and resources at the end of each chapter and the appendices make this book a good resource for a wide range of audiences, from the church adult forum to the college or seminary classroom.”

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