William Schweiker

Hopeful Realism

Theology

“In a time when too much theology is dominated by shrill voices and extreme positions, this book offers what is most needed: a careful and compelling account of Christian life that is capable of responding faithfully and realistically to the complexities of our time. Read this book and ponder its message!”

Inventing Christic Jesuses, Volume 1

Theology

“Inventing Christic Jesuses is a fascinating and erudite book. Charles Wilson proposes a ‘method’ for how theologians ought to use research on Jesus in advancing current Christology. Additionally, Wilson isolates the danger of ‘retrojecting’ onto Jesus, inventing Christ. This danger is not easily avoided. Wilson’s development of a method for theology is thereby essential for Christological reflection. I recommend this book to anyone who cares about how to think of Jesus as the Christ.”

Position and Responsibility

Philosophy

“"In this compelling book, Ilsup Ahn addresses a burning contemporary issue: are there moral criteria for those in corporate, governmental, or institutional positions of power? Engaging the philosopher Jurgen Habermas and the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, Ahn identifies a 'positional imperative.' In light of this norm, power holders are moral executives who bear responsibility for their actions. In our time when moral responsibility has been denied or ignored in financial institutions and governments, Ahn makes a singular contribution to thought. I highly commended this work for anyone interested in current political and moral questions.”

Quests for Freedom, Second Edition

Theology

“Quests for Freedom is a brilliant examination of human freedom from the ancient biblical texts into our age. Written by eminent scholars from around the world, the book is helpfully divided into themes ranging from freedom and domination to the dialects of modernity. Anyone interested in the history of ideas about freedom, as well as contemporary accounts of freedom, will treasure this book.”

Shopping for Meaningful Lives

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Consumerism is a defining fact of the global age. In this fascinating book, Bruce Rittenhouse presents a compelling account of consumerism as a failed search for meaning in human life. Shopping for Meaningful Lives challenges readers to think deeply about consumerism and the motives that drive it. I recommend it to everyone interested in the relationship between religion, ethics, and the economy.”

The Tangled Bank

Science & Faith

“In this elegantly written book, Michael Hogue insightfully compares two leading figures dedicated to reconstructing ethics in the light of our environmental situation, the philosopher Hans Jonas and James M. Gustafson, a Christian theologian. With care and yet with genuine urgency, Hogue deepens understanding of these thinkers, but, more importantly, outlines the shape of an ethics capable of addressing the 'tangled bank' of life in our age. This book is a welcome addition to religious and philosophical reflection on ecology and ethics. I heartily commend it to anyone and everyone engaged with the pressing moral challenges we all now face.”

Theology for Liberal Protestants

Theology

“In this stunning volume Douglas Ottati presents a historically rich and religiously nuanced account of Christian faith that decisively reorients contemporary theology. . . . This book is a treasure trove of insight into the dynamics of the Christian life. Ottati is a distinctive theological voice, and this volume establishes him as one of the foremost theologians working today. It should be widely read, carefully pondered, and deeply treasured.”

Transforming Faith

Theology

“For the past decades, various theologians have insisted that socialization of persons into the church is basic to the moral life. Granting the importance of community, Daniel contends that moral formation must be directed towards individual development. This is a bold and daring book that will engage anyone interested in theological and ethical reflection.”