Synopses & Reviews
Analyzes the structure of the modern social order and examines the Christian's proper goals of working for peace and justice
Synopsis
Calling Christians to be true to God's shalom in all dimensions of life, philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff brings the religious vision of the Reformation to bear on such urgent matters as world poverty, nationalism, urban ugliness, and the tragedy of liturgy in Protestantism.
Table of Contents
World-formative Christanity -- The modern world-system -- Lima or Amsterdam : liberation or disclosure? -- For justice in shalom -- The rich and the poor -- Nation against nation -- A city of delight -- Resistance -- Justice and worship : the tragedy of liturgy in Protestantism -- Theory and praxis.