What Would Jesus Deconstruct?

What Would Jesus Deconstruct?This provocative addition to The Church and Postmodern Culture series offers a lively rereading of Charles Sheldon's In His Steps as a constructive way forward. John D. Caputo introduces the notion of why the church needs deconstruction, positively defines deconstruction's role in renewal, deconstructs idols of the church, and imagines the future of the church in addressing the practical implications of this for the church's life through liturgy,

the significance of touch as Jesus healed people

This book demonstrates how two overlooked ministry models--base ecclesial communities of the Global South in the late twentieth century and hush harbors of the US antebellum South--offer proven strategies for the twenty-first-century church and contemporary social movements

● Galatians by Cardinal Albert Vanhoye and Peter S

and practical theology--to help readers recover and embrace a positive doctrine of good works

public safety

incorporates findings from positive psychology

The second edition is significantly expanded and updated

a seasoned teacher of biblical interpretation

She invites writers of all skill levels to make meaningful contributions with their writing

gain a better understanding of their value in God's eyes

● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects

In this concise guide