City of Night

When John Rechy's explosive first novel, City of Night, was first published in 1963, it became a national bestseller and ushered in a new era of gay fiction. Bold and inventive in his account of the urban underworld of male prostitution, Rechy is equally unflinching in his portrayal of one hustling "Youngman" and his restless search for self-knowledge. As the narrator careens from El Paso to Ti…

Learning From The Field : A Guide from Experience

In this volume Professor Whyte compiles information gathered from his vast experience in field research. The book provides invaluable information for the student - it covers a broad range of research, with many examples to illustrate findings. The author shows not only how to gather data, but how, and why, relevant data should be selected and gives a realistic picture of problems encountered by…

Talcott Parsons : Theorist of Modernity

This volume offers a reappraisal of Parsons′ work by leading social theorists, who place his writing at the centre of current controversies over modernity, postmodernity and globalization. The wide-ranging discussion encompasses Parsons′ value commitments and his place in American social theory, the problems of interpreting his work today, his conception of world history, and the contempora…

Unity and Plurality : Mission in the Bible

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First Published

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0-88-344-692-8

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xv + 189 pgs.; 23,5 cm.

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266.001 LEG u

How to Make Sense of God

Does God exist? In this modern, scientific age, is it still reasonable to believe in God? Does God cause evil? How can an "all-good" God allow the suffering of innocent children? In 65 brief, readable chapters,How to Make Sense of God answers these and many other basic questions about God's love and care, the pgift of human freedom, and the real power of prayer. Wijngaards shows clearly and con…

Her Story : Women in Christian Tradition

A unique anthology. Barbara MacHaffie has collected into one volume 74 of the most important Christian documents and passages by and about women. Ranging from Genesis to now, these primary sources put the reader directly in touch with the most significant and influential events, personalities and issues of women's religious history. Often lamentably and sometimes gloriously, these voices-ancien…

The Challenge Of Basic Christian Communities

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0-88344-503-4

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xx + 283 pgs.; 23,5 cm.

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No. Panggil

261.8 CHA c

Spiral Kekerasan

Teori Spiral Kekerasan dari Dom Helder Camara didasarkan pada pengalaman hidupnya sehari-hari sebagai tokoh agama, pekerja sosial dan pejuang perdamaian. Hidupnya membuahkan teori tentang kekerasan yang orisinil, tajam, dan berakar pada realitas hidup. Menurut Camara, teori ini menjelaskan “bekerjanya tiga bentuk kekerasan personal, institusional, dan struktural, yang bisa berupa ketidakad…

The Intercultural Challenge of Raimon Panikkar

In The Intercultural Challenge of Raimon Panikkar, sixteen men and women steeped in the multi-layered, multi-cultural texture of Panikkar's unique gifts are gathered to consider his profound contributions to philosophy of religions and interreligious dialogue. Born in Spain of a Spanish mother and Indian father, Panikkar is a Catholic priest who considers himself a practicing Hindu and a secula…

The Praxis of the Reign of God: an Introduction to the Theology of Edward Sch…

The first edition of this clear introduction to the major aspects of the work of Schillebeeckx was hailed as “an indispensable handbook of Schillebeeckx’s theology.” This revised edition includes a new essay on God and creation, and presents a never before published reflection of Schillebeeckx speaking about God today.