The Holy Spirit and Public Life: Empowering Ecclesial Praxis

Mark J. Cartledge's book provides a Spirit-empowered approach to church praxis that is located within the discourse of public theology, calling the church to "walk alongside" the world in critical companionship for the common good of all people. He proposes four specific themes for engagement: poverty and health care, race and ethnicity, sex trafficking and domestic violence, and encourages the church to engage with society by "being truthful with love."

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Mark J. Cartledge contends that the modern church can be strengthened in its involvement with societal concerns by studying particular New Testament passages that emphasize the person and work of the Holy Spirit. This book offers a Spirit-empowered approach to church practice that is situated within the realm of public theology. Within this framework, the church is mandated to "walk alongside" the world in a critical companionship, aiming to serve the common good of all individuals. The exploration of this concept is conducted through four distinct themes: poverty and healthcare, race and ethnicity, sex trafficking and domestic violence. Finally, Cartledge suggests that the church engage with society by adopting a posture of "being truthful with love." This approach serves as the guiding principle for the church's life and mission in the world.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 227 x 160 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978702349