The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice

Campolo, Tony; Darling, Mary Albert

ISBN 10: 0470345217 / ISBN 13: 9780470345214

Editore: Jossey-Bass, 2008

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Riassunto:

Praise for The God of Intimacy and Action

"Tony Campolo...and Mary Darling...are like gunpowder and aspark. The result is a dynamite book that many have been waiting along time for."
—Relevant Magazine

"In 25 years, when we look back as journalists chronicling thisera of religious reawakening—this book likely will turn up asa classic....This book is both a manifesto—and a sturdyguidebook—for the journey of reclaiming much that has beenlost."
—David Crumm, founder of Read the Spirit

"Tony Campolo and Mary Darling...are two first rate mindsgrappling with classical and contemporary theology, and then addingto that a set of concrete practices...The Network of SpiritualProgressives (including those of us who are not Christian) can drawmuch wisdom and guidance from this book."
—Tikkun Magazine

"I know both Tony and Mary personally and can testify to thegenuineness of their search for spiritual wholeness. It is a searchthat always holds in creative tension a profound intimacy with Godthrough Christ with a vigorous engagement in the social realitiesof our day."
—Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration ofDiscipline

"Darling and Campolo sift through the dirt of Christendom anduncover the precious treasures of our faith."
—Shane Claiborne, founding member of The Simple Waycommunity; author of The Irresistible Revolution; andrecovering sinner

Informazioni sull'autore:

The Authors

Tony Campolo is professor emeritus of sociology at Eastern University. Previously he served for ten years on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Campolo is a media commentator on religious, social and political matters, and hosts the popular radio show From Across the Pond in England. Mary Albert Darling, associate professor of communication at Spring Arbor University, is a Protestant who has been trained in spiritual direction in the Jesuit tradition.

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Titolo: The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting...
Casa editrice: Jossey-Bass
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Very Good
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket