Stephen J. Pope
Work, Money & Leadership
“William Placher's anthology on Christian views of vocation could not be more timely. In an age that increasingly regards work in terms of market preferences, instrumental productivity, and career ambition, his anthology provides the most important Christian resources for those who would consider the deeper religious and moral dimensions captured in the notion of 'callings.' This work helpfully incorporates the writings of Catholic, Orthodox, and classic Protestant thinkers on vocation. The rich historical background that Placher makes available will educate our generation on the wisdom of the past as we struggle to make sense of work in the future.”
Science & Faith
“Neil Messer's Flourishing offers an informed, balanced, and thoughtful theological approach to health, disease, and disability. It offers a fair-minded and nuanced analysis that will interest experts in health care ethics. His constructive proposal is based on a carefully worked out version of teleological ‘Barthian Thomism' that combines speculative creativity with practical compassion.”
God's Wounds: Hermeneutic of the Christian Symbol of Divine Suffering, Volume Two
Theology
“"Jeff Pool's God's Wounds provides one of the most carefully written discussions of the relationship between evil and divine suffering. This deeply theological book offers a sustained treatment of a theme that many Christians invoke but few can discuss with any clarity: the meaning of divine suffering and its role in liberation from all forms of oppression. It ought to be read by anyone concerned with the contemporary meaning of the drama of sin and redemption.”
Philosophy
“This is a must-read for anyone who wants to think deeply about our obligations to one another, the roles of both nature and nurture in moral formation, and the centrality of justice to the good life.”
Marriage, Family & Relationships
“Don Browning's Marriage and Modernization is a bold attempt to offer a constructive theory relating the ancient institution of marriage to the exploding economic and social processes of globalization. Instead of regarding marriage as an anachronism, Browning mounts a convincing argument showing not only the enduring significance of marriage but also its absolute necessity for the moral health of our developing social world. He also shows in a fascinating way how a contemporary 'hermeneutical realism' can develop a constructive interdisciplinary interpretation of marriage and family that does justice to the changing social contexts that have so deeply affected these institutions. Browning's tour de force shows that Christianity and other religions cannot be bypassed by thoughtful social commentators concerned with contemporary marriages. Indeed, he shows that religion, properly construed, must play a necessary and central role in any comprehensive normative approach to marriage and the family.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“This lively and compelling development of Vatican II's image of the pilgrim church couldn't come at a better time. Bushlack's ecclesially centered virtue ethics moves beyond stale polarities by creatively integrating an ethic of witness with an ethic of political responsibility. A must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Christian social ethics.”
Spiritual Exercises for the Postmodern Christian
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Matthew Kruger’s brilliant book offers a new, personally engaging way of helping us think about what it means to be a Christian. He shows in a new way the powerful connection between loving God and loving neighbor and self. No other source offers these kinds of down-to-earth practices that integrate ancient Christian wisdom and contemporary culture. Anyone seeking to renew or deepen their faith can benefit from Spiritual Exercises for the Postmodern Christian.”
Philosophy
“Gary Chartier offers a rich set of reflections about the most essential of human relationships—friendship. His insights are rooted in the classical Western ethical tradition and at the same time creatively addressed to our culture today. At a time when true friendship has been more and more replaced by transactional relationships, Chartier offers ancient wisdom that speaks to our deepest longings as ‘social animals.’ His poignant reflections on vulnerability and contingency need to be heard by every thoughtful person.”
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