In recent decades; Christian clergy have ever more frequently had to decide whether to become involved in politics. When they do become involved; their influence can be substantial. In this book Sue E. S. Crawford; Laura R. Olson; and their coauthors explore the political choices clergy make and the consequences of these choices. Drawing on personal interviews and statistical data to place the actions of clergy in both their religious and secular contexts; the authors study mainline and evangelical Protestant; Catholic; and Mennonite communities. They examine the role of white; African American; and female religious leaders. And they address issues of local development; city government; and national and international politics.Contributors: Christi J. Braun; Boston University School of Law • Timothy A. Byrnes; Colgate University • James C. Cavendish; University of South Florida • Sue E. S. Crawford; Creighton University • Katie Day; Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia • Melissa M. Deckman; Washington College • Paul A. Djupe; Denison University • Joel S. Fetzer; Central Michigan University • James L. Guth; Furman University • Ted G. Jelen; University of Nevada-Las Vegas • Laura R. Olson; Clemson University • James M. Penning; Calvin College • Mary R. Sawyer; Iowa State University • Corwin E. Smidt; Calvin College
#3811382 in Books The Johns Hopkins University Press 1988-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.50 x 8.50 x 2.25l; #File Name: 0801834163808 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A sociological; biological; artistic and military tourBy Larry KoenigsbergStedman; an English officer in a mercenary force hired to end the depredations of escaped slaves; is an examplar of the 18th century naturalist; complete with botanically or zoologically accurate descriptions and paintings which grace this handsome volume. He was more unusual in his social perspectives; and maintained close friendships with people at literally every level of Surinam society. He had considerable sympathy for those at the bottom; including those he'd been hired to eliminate. This sympathy appears in some grisly images of slave punishment which his contemporary and friend; the poet and artist William Blake; engraved for the Narrative's original publication.Stedman's graceful writing style; his obvious humanity; his wealth of scientific information; his artistic achievements; his jungle or social adventures; and his modern angst; all contribute to a lengthy and fascinating experience for the reader. Richard Price's introduction ably sets the scene.
