The calling of the church in times of polarization
"In many societies all over the world, an increasing polarization between contrasting groups can be observed. Polarization arises when a fear born of difference turns into 'us-versus-them' thinking and rules out any form of compromise. This volume addresses polarizations within societ...
| Altri autori: | ; |
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| Tipo di documento: | Stampa Libro |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
| Servizio "Subito": | Ordinare ora. |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Pubblicazione: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
[2023]
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| In: |
Studies in reformed theology (volume 46)
Anno: 2023 |
| Periodico/Rivista: | Studies in reformed theology
volume 46 |
| (sequenze di) soggetti normati: | B
Soluzione dei conflitti
/ Società multiculturale
/ Società pluralista
/ Teologia riformata
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| Notazioni IxTheo: | CH Cristianesimo e società |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Cultural Pluralism
B Raccolta di saggi B Polarity Religious aspects Christianity B Religious Pluralism Christianity |
| Accesso online: |
Indice Quarta di copertina |
| Riepilogo: | "In many societies all over the world, an increasing polarization between contrasting groups can be observed. Polarization arises when a fear born of difference turns into 'us-versus-them' thinking and rules out any form of compromise. This volume addresses polarizations within societies as well as within churches, and asks the question: given these dynamics, what may be the calling of the church? The authors offer new approaches to polarizing debates on topics such as racism, social justice, sexuality and gender, euthanasia, and ecology and agriculture in various contexts. They engage in profound theological and ecclesiological reflection, in particular from the Reformed tradition"-- |
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| Descrizione del documento: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9004527648 |