Truth-Telling and Other Ecclesial Practices of Resistance

American Lutheran theologians argue that Christian communities should be mobilized for resistance against systemic injustices, reorienting the church to the truth of grace and repurposing ecclesial resources for the church in the world today.

Format: Hardback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In this captivating book, a group of esteemed American Lutheran theologians takes inspiration from the Scandinavian emphasis on theology as embodied practice, seeking to mobilize Christian communities for resistance against systemic injustices. Recognizing the pressing challenges we face as citizens of the United States, as a species in relation to the vast universe, and as members of the body of Christ, they argue for an imaginative reimagining of our inherited tradition. At the heart of each chapter lies a steadfast commitment to truth-telling, unveiling the church's complicity in social and political evils and guiding it toward the truth of grace that Christianity was meant to convey. Contributors delve into the question of how ecclesial resources can be creatively repurposed to serve the church in the world today, fostering church-building rooted in Christ and empowering the church's witness for justice. The authors approach the theme of resistance from both theoretical and pragmatic perspectives, rethinking doctrine and reconsidering lived religion and pastoral care in light of the urgent needs of our time. They bear witness to the God whose truth encompasses both justice and hope, offering a profound and transformative perspective on the role of the church in the fight against injustice.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978712096