Readings from the EdgesWeaving together a range of "border" themesmigration, post colonialism, living in exile, and the immigrant experiencethese readings bring fresh new insights to scholars, clergy, and others with backgrounds in contemporary theology and biblical study. Contents Good Fences and Good Neighbors: Biblical Scholars and Theologians The Bible and Liberation: Between the Preferential Option for the Poor and the Hermeneutical Privilege of the Poor Reading en voz

refugee crises around the globe

2007) and Good News for Today (Orbis

It should be in every parish

and all the victims of war and oppression

Martha’s Guesthouse

when rooted in Christ's preferential option for the poor

inspirational portrayal of the one who launched the path followed by billions over the course of two millennia

In this close reading

or simply for those who are seeking a depth of spiritual meaning

Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest"This inspiring book -- through Scripture and personal experience -- urges us to be aware of the 'God-sightings' in our everyday lives and to open ourselves to the transforming power of the God of compassion for our healing and the healing of our 'aching world

Understanding World Christianity introduces Walls's work and explores its wide-ranging implications for the understanding of history

This astounding account of humankind