Francis of Assisi Religion_ Hinduism

Francis of Assisi Religion_ Hinduism"One of the most comprehensive and readable biographies or St Francis Boff's work shows how Francis' vision addresses the nearly identical issues of today with uncanny foresight." Sojourners In this classic work, Brazilian Leonardo Boff explores the relevance of St. Francis to contemporary spirituality and to the construction of a new church. Boff shows how "Il Poverello," the "Little Poor Man" of the 12th century embodies the Church's preferential

and contemporary spirituality

Despite persecution and ostracism the Anabaptist tradition lives on in diverse forms whether among the Amish

Daniel Smith-Christopher is a professor of theological studies and director of the Peace Studies Program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles

representative from each tradition provide insights into the rituals and practices

The book should be required reading for every educator in America

Global in its outlook

In the context of the unprecedented social and cultural changes in Africa today women's questions about their roles in the life and mission of the Church should remain critical for both the catholic academic theologian and development practitioner

Elizabeth Johnson

"Leave her alone

as it struggles with the issues raised in an increasingly polycentric and multicultural time

democratic principles

Author of Once Upon a Time in Africa and Small Christian Communities Today