Exclusion and Embrace, Revised and(Updated) A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation by MiroslavVolf Paperback, 408 Pages, Published 2019 by Abingdon Press ISBN-13: 978-1-5018-6107-9, ISBN: 1-5018-6107-7
"Life in the twenty-first century presents a disturbing reality. Otherness, the simple fact of being different in some way, has come to be defined as in and of itself evil. Miroslav Volf contends that if the healing word of the gospel is to be heard today, Christian theology must find ways of speaking that address the hatred of the other. Is there any hope of embracing our enemies? Of opening the door to reconciliation? Reaching back to ..."
"In A Life Worth Living, named after its authors’ highly sought-after undergraduate course, Volf, Croasmun, and McAnnally-Linz chart out this question, providing readers with jumping-off points, road maps, and habits of reflection for ..."
The Home of God A Brief Story of Everything (Theology for the Life of the World) by MiroslavVolf, Ryan Mcannally-Linz Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2022 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-479-2, ISBN: 1-58743-479-2
"' The indwelling of God is the future of the earth, indeed of the whole cosmos. This is the exact opposite of the modern destruction of the earth and of life. This is the 'ecology' of God."
The End of Memory Remembering Rightly in a Violent World (Hardback) by MiroslavVolf Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2021 by Eerdmans ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-7867-0, ISBN: 0-8028-7867-9
"The second edition includes an appendix on the memories of perpetrators as well as victims, a response to critics, and a James K.A. Smith interview with Volf about the nature and function of memory in the Christian life. --Book jacket."
"Joy is crucial to human life and central to God's relationship to the world, yet it is remarkably absent from contemporary theology and, increasingly, from our own lives! This collection remedies this situation by considering the import of joy on human flourishing. These essays - written by experts in systematic and pastoral theology, Christian ethics, and biblical studies - demonstrate the promise of joy to throw open new theological p ..."
For the Life of the World(1st Edition) Theology That Makes a Difference (Theology for the Life of the World) by MiroslavVolf, Matthew Croasmun Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2019 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-401-3, ISBN: 1-58743-401-6
"Christianity Today 2020 Book Award (Award of Merit, Theology/Ethics)The question of what makes life worth living is more vital now than ever. In today's pluralistic, postsecular world, universal values are dismissed as mere matters of private opinion, and the question of what constitutes flourishing life--for ourselves, our neighbors, and the planet as a whole--is neglected in our universities, our churches, and our culture at large. Al ..."
Public Faith in Action(Reprint) How to Think Carefully, Engage Wisely, and Vote with Integrity by MiroslavVolf, Ryan Mcannally-Linz Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2017 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-410-5, ISBN: 1-58743-410-5
"Celebrated Theologian Offers Wisdom for Civic EngagementChristian citizens have a responsibility to make political and ethical judgments in light of their faith and to participate in the public lives of their communities--from their local neighborhoods to the national scene. But it can be difficult to discern who to vote for, which policies to support, and how to respond to the social and cultural trends of our time. This nonpartisan ha ..."
Allah A Christian Response by MiroslavVolf Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2011 by Harperone ISBN-13: 978-0-06-192707-2, ISBN: 0-06-192707-4
"From Miroslav Volf, one of the world's foremost Christian theologians—and co-teacher, along with Tony Blair, of a groundbreaking Yale University course on faith and globalization—comes Allah, a timely and provocative argument for a new pluralism between Muslims and Christians. In a penetrating exploration of every side of the issue, from New York Times headlines on terrorism to passages in the Koran and excerpts from the Gospels, Volf m ..."
Public Faith, A(Reprint) How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good by Mr. MiroslavVolf Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2013 by Brazos Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-343-6, ISBN: 1-58743-343-5
"Covering such timely issues as witness in a multifaith society and political engagement in a pluralistic world, this compelling book highlights things Christians can do to serve the common good. Now in paperback. Praise for the cloth edition Named one of the "Top 100 Books" and one of the "Top 10 Religion Books" of 2011 by "Publishers Weekly ""Accessible, wise guidance for people of all faiths."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review) "Hi ..."
Exclusion and Embrace(1st Edition) A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation by MiroslavVolf Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 1996 by Abingdon Press ISBN-13: 978-0-687-00282-5, ISBN: 0-687-00282-6
"Life at the end of the twentieth century presents us with a disturbing reality. Otherness, the simple fact of being different in some way, has come to be defined as in and of itself evil. Miroslav Volf contends that if the healing word of the gospel is to be heard today, Christian theology must find ways of speaking that address the hatred of the other. Reaching back to the ..."
Do We Worship the Same God?(1st Edition) Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Dialogue by MiroslavVolf Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2012 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-6689-9, ISBN: 0-8028-6689-1
"Often the differences between the three Abrahamic religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- seem more obvious than their commonalities, leading to the question "Do we worship the same God?" Can the answer be "yes" without denying our differences? This volume brings Jewish, Christian, and Muslim philosophers and theologians together to answer this question, offering rare insight into how representatives of each religion view the ..."
"[CDATA]In late 2007 Muslim leaders from around the world together issued in the pages of The New York Times an open letter to Christian leaders inviting cooperation as a step toward peace. That letter, "A Common Word between Us and You," acknowledged real differences between the two faiths but nonetheless contended that "righteousness and good works" should be the only areas in which they compete. The 138 signatories included over a doz ..."
Practicing Theology Beliefs and Practices in Christian Life by MiroslavVolf, Dorothy C. Bass Paperback, 265 Pages, Published 2001 by Eerdmans ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-4931-1, ISBN: 0-8028-4931-8
"In a time when academic theology often neglects the lived practices of the Christian community, this volume seeks to bring balance to the situation by showing the dynamic link between the task of theology and the practices of the Christian life. The work of thirteen first-rate theologians from several cultural and Christian perspectives, these informed and informative essays explore the relationship between Christian theology and pr ..."
Exclusion and Embrace, Revised and(Updated) A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation by MiroslavVolf Hardcover, 410 Pages, Published 2019 by Abingdon Press ISBN-13: 978-1-5018-9625-5, ISBN: 1-5018-9625-3
"Life in the twenty-first century presents a disturbing reality. Otherness, the simple fact of being different in some way, has come to be defined as in and of itself evil. Miroslav Volf contends that if the healing word of the gospel is to be heard today, Christian theology must find ways of speaking that address the hatred of the other. Is there any hope of embracing our enemies? Of opening the door to reconciliation? Reaching back to ..."
Flourishing Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World by Mr. MiroslavVolf Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2016 by Yale University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-300-18653-6, ISBN: 0-300-18653-3
"A celebrated theologian explores how the greatest dangers to humanity, as well as the greatest promises for human flourishing, are at the intersection of religion and globalization More than almost anything else, globalization and the great world religions are shaping our lives, affecting everything from the public policies of political leaders and the economic decisions of industry bosses and employees, to university curricula, all th ..."
Against the Tide Love in a Time of Petty Dreams and Persisting Enmities by Mr. MiroslavVolf Paperback, 222 Pages, Published 2010 by Eerdmans ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-6506-9, ISBN: 0-8028-6506-2
"I was writing this piece, Good Friday was in view, and I thought of the renowned
Viennese composer Antonio Salieri as portrayed in the movie Amadeus. In a
scene from Salieri's childhood, Salieri is kneeling before a crucifix and trying to
make a bargain with God. “Lord, make me a great composer! Let me celebrate
your glory through music — and be celebrated myself. Make me famous
throughout the world, dear God! Make me immortal!” Wh ..."
The End of Memory(1st Edition) Remembering Rightly in a Violent World by Mr. MiroslavVolf, Christian Ethics Miroslav Hardcover, 244 Pages, Published 2006 by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-2989-4, ISBN: 0-8028-2989-9
"Can one forget atrocities? Should one forgive abusers? Ought we not hope for the final reconciliation of all the wronged and all wrongdoers alike, even if it means spending eternity with perpetrators of evil? We live in an age when it is generally accepted that past wrongs -- genocides, terrorist attacks, bald personal injustices -- should be constantly remembered. But Miroslav Volf here proposes the radical idea that letting go o ..."
"A fresh vision of the common good through pnumatological lensesDaniela C. Augustine, a brilliant emerging scholar, offers a theological ethic for the common good. Augustine develops a public theology from a theological vision of creation as the household of the Triune God, bearing the image of God in a mutual sharing of divine love and justice, and as a sacrament of the divine presence. The Spirit and the Common Good expounds upon the a ..."
"Over the last three decades a major cultural shift has taken place in the attitudes of Western societies toward the future. Modernity's eclipse by postmodernity is characterized in large part by the loss of hope for a future substantially better than the present. Old optimism about human progress has given way to uncertainty and fear. In this book scholars from various disciplines - theology, the social sciences, and the humanities - ex ..."
For the Life of the World Theology That Makes a Difference (Theology for the Life of the World) by MiroslavVolf, Matthew Croasmun Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2021 by Baker Pub Group/Baker Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58743-555-3, ISBN: 1-58743-555-1
"This is a brave and bracing proposal to rethink theology's role and relevance by recovering its original concern with the fundamental question of human existence: How do we live a flourishing life with others in this world, the home of God?"