Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Author : S. Jonathan Bass
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0807128007

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" is arguably the most important written document of the civil rights protest era and a widely read modern literary classic. Personally addressed to eight white Birmingham clergymen who sought to avoid violence by publicly discouraging King's civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, the nationally published "Letter" captured the essence of the struggle for racial equality and provided a blistering critique of the gradualist approach to racial justice. It soon became part of American folklore, and the image of King penning his epistle from a prison cell remains among the most moving of the era. Yet as S. Jonathan Bass explains in the first comprehensive history of King's "Letter," this image and the piece's literary appeal conceal a much more complex tale.

Author : Wendell Berry
Publisher : Counterpoint
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1593761007

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A volume of Jesus's teachings on such topics as peace, love, and understanding, selected by the esteemed writer and poet, is collected to dissuade Christians from using His words to promote intolerance or political agendas. Original.

Author : Lisa Sowle Cahill
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506457796

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers by Lisa Sowle Cahill Pdf

This book is a contribution to the Christian ethics of war and peace. It advances peacebuilding as a needed challenge to and expansion of the traditional framework of just war theory and pacifism. It builds on a critical reading of historical landmarks from the Bible through Augustine, Aquinas, the Reformers, Christian peace movements, and key modern figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Reinhold Niebuhr, and recent popes. Similar to just-war theory, peacebuilding is committed to social change and social justice but includes some theorists and practitioners who accept the use of force in extreme cases of self-defense or humanitarian intervention. Unlike just-war theorists, they do not see the justification of war as part of the Christian mission. Unlike traditional pacifists, they do see social change as necessary and possible and, as such, requiring Christian participation in public efforts. Cahill argues that transformative Christian social participation is demanded by the gospel and the example of Jesus, and can produce the avoidance, resolution, or reduction of conflicts. And yet obstacles are significant, and expectations must be realistic. Decisions to use armed force against injustice, even when they meet the criteria of just war, will be ambiguous and tragic from a Christian perspective. Regarding war and peace, the focus of Christian theology, ethics, and practice should not be on justifying war but on practical and hopeful interreligious peacebuilding.

Author : Suzanne Kesler Rumsey
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780817320904

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"An uncommon and intimate account of the lives of two conscientious objectors"--

Author : Brionne Janae
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780810145184

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers by Brionne Janae Pdf

Winner of the 2020 Cave Canem Northwestern University Press Poetry Prize At once interested in the cyclical nature of domestic dysfunction and what we do when secrets of buried harm come to light, Blessed Are the Peacemakers asks what it means to make peace in the wake of intrafamilial violence and child sexual assault. These poems explore the ways the truth is often hidden behind layers of bleach and shame, and the ways we fail survivors by dismissing their stories and tolerating their abusers. Filled with elegies to the people who have been murdered by state violence, racism, and anti-Blackness in the United States, Blessed Are the Peacemakers interrogates the lengths and limitations of grace. Brionne Janae examines what it means to survive—particularly as a Black girl, woman, queer person, or human—and uses self-portraiture to explore how familial and communal trauma plague our mental health. How do we survive the grief of the past and present without becoming numb to or consumed by it? How do we remember, despite our pain, to enjoy our bodies and our lives while we still have them?

Author : Daniel L. Buttry
Publisher : Read the Spirit Books
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781939880659

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In the pages of this book, you will meet more than 100 heroes, but most of them are not the kind of heroes our culture celebrates for muscle, beauty and wealth. These are peacemakers. They circle the planet. A few are famous like Gandhi and Bono of U2. But most of them you will discover for the first time in these stories. Watch out! Reading about their lives may inspire you to step up into their courageous circle.

Author : Audeh G. Rantisi,Ralph K. Beebe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Christian biography
ISBN : UOM:39015051571738

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Blessed are the Peacemakers by Audeh G. Rantisi,Ralph K. Beebe Pdf

Author : Charles H Spurgeon
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781603746861

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The Beatitudes by Charles H Spurgeon Pdf

Some of the most comforting words a Christian could possibly hear from God are, "I want to bless you." In the Sermon on the Mount, Christ told us that we can come to Him as we are—in need, mourning, oppressed, or hungering—and He will bless us. In Charles Spurgeon's revealing exploration of The Beatitudes, you will learn to... Receive God's comfort Develop a gentle, forgiving spirit Inherit the earth Find contentment Obtain mercy Be pure in heart See God more clearly God has an excellent benefits package for His children. Discover the way to receive the rich treasures God wants you to have!

Author : Mike Berenstain
Publisher : Zonderkidz
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780310736912

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The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers by Mike Berenstain Pdf

Young readers will enjoy reading about the upcoming school play at Bear Country School in this addition to the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn how to make the decision of minding their own business or acting as a peacemaker. The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8 Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtime Birthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-library Sparking intentional conversations about making the decision to help others with mediation The Berenstain Bears Blessed are the Peacemakers is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that: Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

Author : C. Anthony Hunt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1556053819

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Blessed are the Peacemakers by C. Anthony Hunt Pdf

Author : Neil T. Anderson,Charles Mylander
Publisher : Regal Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Conflict management
ISBN : 0830728910

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Blessed are the Peace Makers by Neil T. Anderson,Charles Mylander Pdf

Author : Annette LeBox
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698408845

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Peace is an Offering by Annette LeBox Pdf

A warm, comforting poem about finding peace in a community of neighbors Peace is an offering. A muffin or a peach. A birthday invitation. A trip to the beach. Join this group of neighborhood children as they find love in everyday things—in sunlight shining through the leaves and cookies shared with friends—and learn that peace is all around, if you just look for it. With rhyming verse and soft illustrations, this book will help families and teachers look for the light moments when tragedy strikes and remind readers of the calm and happiness they find in their own community every day.

Author : Ken Sande
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441217912

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The Peacemaker by Ken Sande Pdf

Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But it often seems like conflict and disagreement are unavoidable. Serious, divisive conflict is everywhere-within families, in the church, and out in the world. And it can seem impossible to overcome its negative force in our lives. In The Peacemaker, Ken Sande presents a comprehensive and practical theology for conflict resolution designed to bring about not only a cease-fire but also unity and harmony. Sande takes readers beyond resolving conflicts to true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, coworkers, and fellow believers. Biblically based, The Peacemaker is full of godly wisdom and useful suggestions that are easily applied to any relationship needing reconciliation. Sande's years of experience as an attorney and as president of Peacemaker Ministries will strengthen readers' confidence as they stand in the gap as peacemakers.

Author : Rynne, Terrence J.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781608335176

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Jesus Christ, Peacemaker by Rynne, Terrence J. Pdf

Author : Kerry Walters,Robin Jarrell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 772 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621895350

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Blessed Peacemakers by Kerry Walters,Robin Jarrell Pdf

All of us yearn for a peaceable and just world, but some roll up their sleeves and set to work to make the dream real. Blessed Peacemakers celebrates 365 of them, one for each day of the year. Their stories are richly diverse. They share a commitment to peace and justice, but the various contexts in which they work make each of their stories uniquely instructive. The peacemakers include women, men, and children from across the globe, spanning some twenty-five hundred years. Many are persons of faith, but some are totally secular. Some are well known, while others will be excitingly new. They are human rights and antiwar activists, scientists and artists, educators and scholars, songwriters and poets, film directors and authors, diplomats and economists, environmentalists and mystics, prophets and policymakers. Some are unlettered, but all are wise. A few died in the service of the dream. All sacrificed for it. The world is a better place for the presence of blessed peacemakers. Their inspiring stories embolden readers to join them in nonviolent resistance to injustice and the creative pursuit of peace.