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Stories from the Street
- A Theology of Homelessness
Engelsk Paperback
Stories from the Street
- A Theology of Homelessness
Engelsk Paperback

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Stories from the Street is a theological exploration of interviews with men and women who had experienced homelessness at some stage in their lives. Framed within a theology of story and a theology of liberation, Nixon suggests that story is not only a vehicle for creating human transformation but it is one of God''s chosen means of effecting change. Short biographies of twelve characters are examined under themes including: crises in health and relationships, self-harm and suicide, anger and pain, God and the Bible. Expanding the existing literature of contextual theology, this book provides an alternative focus to a church-shaped mission by advocating with, and for, a very marginal group; suggesting that their experiences have much to teach the church. Churches are perceived as being active in terms of pastoral work, but reluctant to ask more profound questions about why homelessness exists at all. A theology of homelessness suggests not just a God of the homeless, but a homeless God, who shares stories and provides hope. Engaging with contemporary political and cultural debates about poverty, housing and public spending, Nixon presents a unique theological exploration of homeless people, suffering, hope and the human condition.
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
214
ISBN-13:
9781409437468
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1409437469
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
21 feb 2013
Længde:
15mm
Bredde:
157mm
Højde:
233mm
Forlag:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oplagsdato:
21 feb 2013
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