A Nazareth Manifesto
Author | : Samuel Wells |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2015-03-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118785171 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118785177 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Nazareth Manifesto written by Samuel Wells and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Nazareth Manifesto is an eloquent and impassioned ecumenical proposal for re-envisioning Christianity's approach to social engagement away from working "for" the people to being "with" them. Questions the effectiveness of the current trend of intervention as a means of fixing the problems of people in distressed and disadvantaged circumstances Argues that Jesus spent 90% of his life simply being among the people of Nazareth, sharing their hopes and struggles, therefore Christians should place a similar emphasis on being alongside people in need rather than hastening to impose solutions Written by a respected priest and broadcaster and renowned Christian ethicist and preacher Supported by historical, contemporary, exegetical and anecdotal illustrations