Called to Care
Biblical Images for Social Ministry
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Called to Care: Biblical Images for Social Ministry
Treating the whole of Scripture, Robert
Kysar forges the connections between the
practice of social ministry and the biblical
images undergirding and motivating that
ministry. Social ministry is more than
charity: It wrestles with the very
structures and systems that deprive and
oppress. This book examines not only the
usual "justice" texts but also those that
seem to counter this position and shows how
the Bible addresses practical,contemporary
concerns and fears.
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format Paperback
- ISBN 9780800624705
- Dimensions 5.5 x 8.5
- Pages 176
- Publication Date May 13, 1991
Endorsements
"Christians involvement in society is not a matter of secondary importance but integral to the life of faith. Robert Kysar makes this case on solid biblical foundations. God's passion for the world, especially where it is most in need of healing, is realized through a compassionate people, God's chosen instruments of love and justice. Kysar views the congregation as an alternative community that, informed by its biblical tradition, can and should be an effective force for social ministry and for changing the consciousness of the nation. I heartily recommend this book for seminary and parish instruction."
– Loren Halvorson, Professor of Church and Society, Luther Seminary