The Promise of Despair: The Way of the Cross as the Way of the

The Promise of Despair: The Way of the Cross as the Way of the Church (Living Theology, 4)
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Where is God present in the world? What hope does the church offer to folks who areÂ struggling with death and despair inÂ their many forms, from broken relationships to lost jobs to the seeming lack of meaning in our late-modern context? Some answer these questions by pointing to churches that have had success in growing their worship services and ministries. But Andrew Root invites us to answer the questions from a different angle. Rather than place primary focus on creating a successful church, he asks the church to open its eyes to the suffering and hopelessness of the world, to identify with and embrace it, because it is precisely in the worldâ€™s suffering that God isÂ found. Using Lutherâ€™s theology of the crossÂ as a lens, Root shows how the churchâ€™s willingness to become weak for the worldâ€™s sake results in a refocusing of Christian living and ministry, which he examines through the categories of discipleship, authentic hope, community, justice, and resurrection. Thus, as with the other books in the Living Theology series, this book brings theology to bear on life in suggestive and provocative ways, encouraging readers to think theologically about their specific contexts.
Country USA
Brand Abingdon Press
Manufacturer Abingdon Press
Binding Paperback
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EANs 9781426700620
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Country	USA
Brand	Abingdon Press
Manufacturer	Abingdon Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781426700620
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Promise of Despair: The Way of the Cross as the Way of the Church (Living Theology, 4)

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