Presbyterian pendulum : seeing providence in the wild diversity of the church /
The Presbyterian Pendulum is a study in mainline Protestant social ethics with a focus on the Presbyterian Church (USA). This book is written for the church with the hope that it will provide theological foundation and spiritual encouragement for our efforts to find unity despite the diversity of...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Eugene, Or. :
Wipf & Stock Pub.,
[2010]
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| Summary: | The Presbyterian Pendulum is a study in mainline Protestant social ethics with a focus on the Presbyterian Church (USA). This book is written for the church with the hope that it will provide theological foundation and spiritual encouragement for our efforts to find unity despite the diversity of convictions and perspectives in our midst. This is a historical study of the significant social and political issues to which the church responded throughout the twentieth century. With a foundation in solid historical research, this book offers the compelling thesis that the Presbyterian Church is at its best when the wild diversity of worldviews, theological perspectives, and convictions are encouraged. Even more, the book offers the spiritually rich thesis that it is in this diversity, not despite of it, that the providence of God is seen and known. What is unique and compelling about this study is the guiding metaphor of the pendulum swinging. The vast difference of opinion in the church around the social issues has historically always been true, is necessary today, and itself points to a deeper truth about God's sustaining providence. -- Publisher info. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 220 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-217) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1608992500 9781608992508 |