Advocating for Justice – An Evangelical Vision for Transforming Systems and Structures

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

AvStephen Offutt,F. David Bronkema,Robb Davis,Gregg Okesson,Krisanne Vaillancourt Mu

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Christians are increasingly interested in justice issues. Relief and development work are important, but beyond that is a need for advocacy. This book shows how transforming systems and structures results in lasting change, providing theological rationale and strategies of action for evangelicals passionate about justice. Each of the authors contributes both academic expertise and extensive practical experience to help readers debate, discuss, and discern more fully the call to evangelical advocacy. They also guide readers into prayerful, faithful, and wise processes of advocacy, especially in relation to addressing poverty.

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Utgivningsdatum2016-06-21
Mått153 x 228 x 15 mm
Vikt306 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagBaker Publishing Group
ISBN9780801097652

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Stephen Offutt (PhD, Boston University) is assistant professor of development studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. F. David Bronkema (PhD, Yale University) is interim dean of Palmer Theological Seminary at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy (MTS, Weston Jesuit School of Theology) is senior associate for national Catholic engagement at Bread for the World in Washington, DC. Robb Davis (PhD, Johns Hopkins University) is the mayor of Davis, California. Gregg Okesson (PhD, University of Leeds) is dean of the E. Stanley Jones School of World Mission and Evangelism at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

ContentsPart 1: The Problem Defined1. An Evangelical Approach to Advocacy: Definitions and Underpinnings2. Transformational Advocacy: Past Foundations, Current Challenges, and New Frontiers for Evangelical ActionPart 2: An Evangelical Theology of Advocacy3. Theology of Advocacy: God, Power, and Advocacy4. Transformational Advocacy and Power: The State and Social Institutions5. The Role of the ChurchPart 3: An Evangelical Practice of Advocacy6. Transformational Advocacy Practice: Witness of the Local and Global Church and the Parachurch7. Challenges and Tensions in Transformational Advocacy and Steps for Overcoming ThemConclusionAppendix: Case Studies in Evangelical AdvocacyIndex