The phrase "hopeful politics" has dominated our public discourse in connection with the inspiring rise of Nelson Mandela in South Africa and the remarkable election of Barack Obama as president of the United States. But what happens when that hope disappoints? Can it be salvaged? What is the relationship between faith; hope; and politics?In this book Allan Boesak meditates on what it really means to hope in light of present political realities and growing human pain. He argues that hope comes to life only when we truly face reality in the struggle for justice; dignity; and the life of the earth. Dare We Speak of Hope? is a critical; provocative; prophetic -- and; above all; hopeful -- book.
#1274188 in Books Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2001-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.07 x 6.50 x 9.60l; #File Name: 0802847943326 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A balanced assessment.By J. W. ZentsVery informative and a good antidote to the radical position of Thompson or Lemche without being a staunch conservative like Kitchen. Patiently argued and easy to follow. While he made one or two comments on deconstruction and related topics that gave me a momentary pause; overall the book did not indulge in overblown polemics. A good introduction to the middle position between radicals like Thompson and conservatives like Kitchen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Iron age israelBy John HunterInteresting review of some aspects of archeological data for an ancient Israel. However; much of the authors time is spent refuting the position of his academic adversaries; the revisionists who claim that the Hebrew bible and ancient Israel are contrived. He demonstrates through the use of archeological evidence; the ideology that distorts a more clear picture of iron age Israel.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting but dryBy CustomerThis seems more of an apologetic for the works of the author and his mentor. Some archeological information yet it is presented in a dry and academic way. If this book becomes re-edited for the public it will be much more enjoyable
