The Cross Examen by Roger J. Gench (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Cross Examen by Roger J. Gench This volume explores the essential relationship between spirituality and activism in conversation with a political theology of the cross. The author contends that contemplative practice and activism bear the same cruciform footprint and are integrally connected, for the cross of Jesus Christ reveals both the brokenness in our lives and the corresponding brokenness in the world; it also discloses the God who is always (and already) bringing resurrection and life out of the death-tending ways of our world. The cross and resurrection expose other crosses, large and small, that litter the landscape of our world and of our personal and corporate lives, as well as places where Gods resurrecting power is at work, bringing life out of death and establishing footholds for the unfolding of the new creation. The volume engages Pauls Letter to the Galatians and new scholarly readings of it as a rich resource for reflection on these matters and explores the fruit of the Spirit as political virtues that empower communal participation in Gods restorative work in the world. Providing new angles of vision on both the cross and the apostle Paul, the book expands and enlivens reflection on spirituality and activism as profound and generative resources for contemporary faith and practice. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Roger J. Gench served as the Senior Pastor of The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, from 2002-2019. He is currently Theologian in Residence at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, and an adjunct faculty member at Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond, Virginia). He is the author of Theology from the Trenches: Reflections on Urban Ministry (2014). Review "Roger Gench draws on years of pastoral experience and social involvement in Baltimore and the nations capital to weave together elements of spirituality and activism. The result profoundly strengthens both." --Douglas F. Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice, Davidson College "There is no better time for religious leaders to learn how to pray than in the challenging and unpredictable times in which we are living. There is also no better spiritual guide and teacher than seasoned activist and pastor Roger Gench. If you are looking for a resource that will provide you or your study group with life-sustaining contemplative practices that you need to turn away from the violence and polarization so endemic in our times and toward neighbor, nature, and God, you have found it in The Cross Examen." --Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty, author of The Problem of Wealth: A Christian Response to a Culture of Affluence Long Description This volume explores the essential relationship between spirituality and activism in conversation with a political theology of the cross. The author contends that contemplative practice and activism bear the same cruciform footprint and are integrally connected, for the cross of Jesus Christ reveals both the brokenness in our lives and the corresponding brokenness in the world; it also discloses the God who is always (and already) bringing resurrection and life out of the death-tending ways of our world. The cross and resurrection expose other crosses, large and small, that litter the landscape of our world and of our personal and corporate lives, as well as places where Gods resurrecting power is at work, bringing life out of death and establishing footholds for the unfolding of the new creation. The volume engages Pauls Letter to the Galatians and new scholarly readings of it as a rich resource for reflection on these matters and explores the fruit of the Spirit as political virtues that empower communal participation in Gods restorative work in the world. Providing new angles of vision on both the cross and the apostle Paul, the book expands and enlivens reflection on spirituality and activism as profound and generative resources for contemporary faith and practice. Review Quote "Roger Gench draws on years of pastoral experience and social involvement in Baltimore and the nations capital to weave together elements of spirituality and activism. The result profoundly strengthens both." --Douglas F. Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice, Davidson College "There is no better time for religious leaders to learn how to pray than in the challenging and unpredictable times in which we are living. There is also no better spiritual guide and teacher than seasoned activist and pastor Roger Gench. If you are looking for a resource that will provide you or your study group with life-sustaining contemplative practices that you need to turn away from the violence and polarization so endemic in our times and toward neighbor, nature, and God, you have found it in The Cross Examen." --Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty, author of The Problem of Wealth: A Christian Response to a Culture of Affluence Details ISBN1532688377 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1532688377 ISBN-13 9781532688379 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-10-29 Author Roger J. Gench UK Release Date 2020-10-29 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-10-29 NZ Release Date 2020-10-29 US Release Date 2020-10-29 Pages 144 Audience General Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130804544;

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