Robin W. Lovin
American Christian Nationalism
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“For those who are troubled by the growing use of Christian language to support nationalism and exclusion, Michael Austin has the real Good News. His careful study of Christian faith and American values helps us see our nation and the world in a more constructive, loving way.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Behaving in Public shows people who care about public life how to combine theological integrity and political effectiveness. . . . This is a theology that offers an alternative to today's polarized politics.”
Conspiracy and Imprisonment 1940-1945
History & Biography
“This final volume of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works provides essential information on the Confessing Church and the conspiracy against the Nazi regime. Mark Brocker's introduction includes a particularly clear account of Bonhoeffer's complex life from his return to Germany in late 1939 to his death in April, 1945. In the documents collected here, we see how a new vision of both church and state began to emerge in Germany well before the end of the war. Conspiracy and Imprisonment shows the importance of Bonhoeffer's contribution to that vision and... the sacrifices he and others made for it.”
“The project as a whole will be of interest to serious constructive theologians of all denominations.... It is daring in its scope, and I think it will provoke many important discussions.”
Philosophy
“Anyone interested in Christian ethics will find new possibilities here, not only in relation to moral philosophy but also for pastoral care and political life.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“In this thoughtful and original study, Zhibin Xie brings his extensive knowledge of ethics and public theology into relationship with social and religious life in contemporary China. Western readers will learn a great deal about the complex realities of Chinese society, but they will also discover new ways to see their own social experience.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Treats the relationship between Christian love and liberal democracy in a way that reaches deeper into history and theology than most discussions of liberal theory. Jackson offers us a valuable survey of recent Christian ethics, an original constructive proposal, and detailed analysis of questions about life, death, marriage, and family — questions that demand theological attention today.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Schweiker has a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary moral thought—philosophical and theological, applied and theoretical. He brings a wealth of material together with a unifying theological perspective that sharpens our questions and renews our hope. This is an outstanding achievement.”
Religion and the Death Penalty
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Few issues engage both moral reflection and political choice as directly as the death penalty. Religion and the Death Penalty speaks clearly to both areas in the context of American religious diversity. At a time when the implementation of the death penalty is under intense scrutiny and public attitudes are rapidly changing, these essays focus the moral, legal, and religious questions in the words of people who are familiar with the hard choices.”
Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Like other things we thought we understood, religious liberty has changed meaning in this era of culture wars and political polarization. An idea that entered our laws to protect individual freedom and put an end to old conflicts has itself become a center of controversy and, to some, a threat to their religious, social, or gender identities. Thomas Berg traces the developments that have brought us to this new reality, and he explains how they originated in religious thought as well as in law. The book concludes with principles of religious liberty formulated to resolve key questions about religious differences, individual freedom, and public religious observances as we experience these questions today. Religious Liberty in a Polarized Age is a valuable resource for students of law and religion and for leaders in religious, educational, and governmental institutions who must be prepared to deal with these problems when and where they arise.”
Speak Up for Just War or Pacifism
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Paul Ramsey's provocative criticism sets the United Methodist bishops' peace pastoral in the context of a much broader discussion of the church's role in society. He reminds us, as he has done before, that good intentions also require clear thinking about where one stands in a tradition. Stanley Hauerwas' epilogue, written from a quite different pacifist perspective, accents the scope of Ramsey's issues. Speak Up for Just War or Pacifism should be of interest to everyone who cares about how churches think about public issues.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“To believers and skeptics alike, Christian ethics sometimes appears to be little more than a collection of commands and prohibitions. Gushee makes it clear that there is a central idea to the discipline, one that connects to the core of biblical faith and has implications for human rights, ecology, and global politics. . . . A masterful guide to thinking about the choices that will shape Christian life in the twenty-first century.”
Theology
“Since his death in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer has inspired and challenged generations of readers around the world. In With Courage and Humility, Mark S. Brocker combines a scholar's knowledge of Bonhoeffer's theology with a pastor's insight into his relevance for our lives today. This book is an excellent introduction for new readers and one that will help those who already know Bonhoeffer's story relate it to their own communities of faith.”
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What Do We Do When Nobody Is Listening?
Church Leadership & Ministry
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