In Water and in Blood - A Spirituality of Solidarity and Hope

A new, revised edition of a contemporary classic explores the significance o Christs death for a spirituality of universal solidarity and a hope that will perdure in the face of violence. Schreiter writes with an eye to the needs of both those who live in cultures of abundance and those whose lives are surrounded by poverty, conflict, and oppression Schreiter interprets Christian symbols to reveal their life-giving power and their ability to foster spiritualities of solidarity and hope.

About the author

Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S, a priest of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, is professor of doctrinal theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. His many books include Constructing Local Theologies, The Ministry of Reconciliation, and The New Catholicity.

Summary

Aimed at providing readers with hope in an age of conflict, suffering and struggle. This work outlines practices to develop urgently required spiritualities of solidarity.

Product details

• Authors: Prof. Robert J. Schreiter, Professor Robert J. Schreiter, Robert J Schreiter, Robert J. Schreiter
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.08.2007
• EAN: 9781570757075
• ISBN: 978-1-57075-707-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works