A Theology for the Social Gospel is undoubtedly Walter Rauschenbusch's most enduring work. It is here that Rauschenbusch; the father of the social gospel in the United States; articulates the theological roots of social activism that surged forth from mainline Protestant churches in the early part of the twentieth century. Skillfully examining the great theological issues of the Christian faith--sin; evil; salvation; and the kingdom of God--Rauschenbauch offers a powerful justification for the church to fully engage society.The Library of Theological Ethics series focuses on what it means to think theologically and ethically. It presents a selection of important and otherwise unavailable texts in easily accessible form. Volumes in this series will enable sustained dialogue with predecessors though reflection on classic works in the field.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Glass DarklyBy torontoCome on reviewer guys; lighten up (darken up). This is a great riff book; full of dark Dark stuff (can this really be his name?); and one chapter ("Bloodier than Blood") about music; that is on the same level as Greil Marcus. The whole point of the book is to wield the Bible as a bludgeon and a screwdriver and a knife stabbing into the heart of the belly of the beast. I didn't have as much fun with this book as with Everyday Apocalypse (lots of the cultural references mean nothing to me) but it is still great. It reminds us that one of life's tragedies is that Flannery O'Connor didn't live long enough to be part of a rock and roll band -- had she been; the 70s; 80s;90s; etc.; might very likely not have turned out the way they did. If that means nothing to you; walk slowly away from this book and get on with your life.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must-read for every PoliticianBy AgathaI picked up a copy of the book at a Conference in the Spring; but was too engulfed in watching the current election unfold to have much time for reading. But reading it after the election was even more riveting: David wrote in 2005 of the tragedy that became our election in 2012--a vicious battle that has split our country in two.David challenges the parties' visions of the "haves" vs the "have-nots" and what we should do about the inequities that America has produced. He is unmercifully critical of the inability of God-fearing people to settle down and have a reasonable discourse without name-calling and self-proclamation that they are the only ones protecting the country from evil. Throwing no undeserved punches at either the Democrats or Republicans; David calls for a re-look at how America views itself through history and into the crystal ball of its future. With the looming impasse of the "fiscal cliff"; every politician should take a deep breath and read David's book--perhaps they will be able to sit down and see America through new eyes; the eyes of their enemy and foe whether that be a different political party or a foreign country.David asks us to expand our reach as Americans spreading the Gospel to the world instead of using it to condemn the world and each other.Highly recommended reading for the holiday!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I really loved this bookBy Abby PerryProfound; helpful; and full of cultural references; I really loved this book. Dark's exploration of faith; patriotism; and the ways we combine the two is deeply insightful.
