Christianity and the New Social Order - A Manifesto For A Fairer Future

Is Britain a broken society? Written in accessible language that speaks directly into church, public sphere and also academy it enters the current political, economic and social policy/civil society debates concerning the values and directions of British society. It covers religion and the public square, wellbeing and happiness in the public square, the new economics, faiths and social welfare, a new political manifesto.

About the author

John Atherton has worked in parish ministry and is Canon Theologian at Manchester Cathedral. Chris Baker has worked in various kinds of Ministry Training, and now is Research Director of the William Temple Foundation. John Reader is Rector of the Ironstone Benefice in Oxford Diocese: Honorary Senior Research Fellow with the William Temple Foundation: Visiting Scholar at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, Oxford. He has published books on Local Theology, Blurred Encounters and Reconstructing Practical Theology.

Summary

Is Britain a broken society? Three contributors tackle the question in this easy-to-read manifesto aimed at the Church, public sphere and academia. They examine the values and direction of British/Western society in view of current political, economic and civil debates, and propose a new Christian agenda for change.

Product details

• Authors: John Atherton, The Revd Dr John Atherton, Chris Baker, Christopher Baker, John Reader
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2011
• EAN: 9780281063604
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06360-4
• No. of pages: 160
• Weight: 195 g
• Illustrations: black & white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Christianity, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian social thought & activity