Dispatches from the Front: Theological Engagements with the Secular by Stanley H

Description: Dispatches from the Front by Stanley Hauerwas "Ingratiating theology is always boring. This book is exciting just because it displays an uncompromising Christian who thinks about matters of great general concern. Stanley Hauerwas's extraordinary intellectual energy constantly jolts one into reconsidering what one had previously taken for granted. He illustrates how a vigorous theology can participate in the common conversation."—Robert N. Bellah, author of "Habits of the Heart " FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description God knows it is hard to make God boring, Stanley Hauerwas writes, but American Christians, aided and abetted by theologians, have accomplished that feat. Whatever might be said about Hauerwas-and there is plenty-no one has ever accused him of being boring, and in this book he delivers another jolt to all those who think that Christian theology is a matter of indifference to our secular society.At once Christian theology and social criticism, this book aims to show that the two cannot be separated. In this spirit, Hauerwas mounts a forceful attack on current sentimentalities about the significance of democracy, the importance of the family, and compassion, which appears here as a literally fatal virtue. In this time of the decline of religious knowledge, when knowing a little about a religion tends to do more harm than good, Hauerwas offers direction to those who would make Christian discourse both useful and truthful. Animated by a deep commitment, his essays exhibit the difference that Christian theology can make in the shaping of lives and the world. Back Cover "Ingratiating theology is always boring. This book is exciting just because it displays an uncompromising Christian who thinks about matters of great general concern. Stanley Hauerwasrs"s extraordinary intellectual energy constantly jolts one into reconsidering what one had previously taken for granted. He illustrates how a vigorous theology can participate in the common conversation."-Robert N. Bellah, author ofHabits of the Heart Author Biography Stanley Hauerwas is the Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke University. He is the author of numerous books, the most recent being In Good Company: The Church as Polis. He is also co-editor, with Alasdair MacIntyre, of a book series entitled "Revisions: Changing Perspectives in Moral Philosophy." Table of Contents Preface 1Introduction / Positioning: In the Church and University But Not of Either 5Part I. Behind the Lines 1. Constancy and Forgiveness: The Novel as a School for Virtue 312. On Honor: By Way of a Comparison of Karl Barth and Trollope 583. Why Truthfulness Requires Forgiveness: A Commencement Address for Graduates of a College of the Church of the Second Chance 80Part II. Engagements 4. The Democratic Policing of Christianity 915. Creation as Apocalyptic: A Tribute to William Stringfellow with Jeff Powell 1076. Can a Pacifist Think About War? 1167. Whose "Just" War? Which Peace? 1368. Why Gays (as a Group) Are Morally Superior to Christians (as a Group) 1539. Communitarians and Medical Ethicists: Or, "Why I Am None of the Above" 15610. Killing Compassion 16411. The Church and the Mentally Handicapped: A Continuing Challenge to the Imagination 177Notes 187Index 233 Review "Ingratiating theology is always boring. This book is exciting just because it displays an uncompromising Christian who thinks about matters of great general concern. Stanley Hauerwass extraordinary intellectual energy constantly jolts one into reconsidering what one had previously taken for granted. He illustrates how a vigorous theology can participate in the common conversation."—Robert N. Bellah, author of Habits of the Heart "Stanley Hauerwas is one of the few prophetic voices of our time—idiosyncratic, cantankerous, and challenging."—Cornel West"Stanley Hauerwass criticisms of the American pieties are unanswerable. His alternatives are likely to be considered an outrage. Hooray for Hawerwas! Theres no one Id rather be reading."—Frank Lentricchia Review Quote "Stanley Hauerwass criticisms of the American pieties are unanswerable. His alternatives are likely to be considered an outrage. Hooray for Hawerwas! Theres no one Id rather be reading."-Frank Lentricchia Details ISBN0822317168 Short Title DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT Pages 248 Language English ISBN-10 0822317168 ISBN-13 9780822317166 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Duke University Press Subtitle Theological Engagements with the Secular Place of Publication North Carolina Country of Publication United States Publisher Duke University Press Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780822317166 UK Release Date 1995-05-24 AU Release Date 1995-05-24 NZ Release Date 1995-05-24 US Release Date 1995-05-24 Author Stanley Hauerwas Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-05-24 DEWEY 261.5 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:131532225;

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