books about: nonviolence     books:     Nonviolence      Jesus and Nonviolence: A Third Way (Facets) Walter Wink Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 2003 One of The Best of Walter Wink This short book is a very good introduction to Analytic/Historic Christianity, that movement which considers the life of first-century, Roman-dominated faithfuls, their language and its often-flawed translation[s]. In other works Wink may seem obscure, but not here. ...             The Nonviolent Atonement J. Denny Weaver Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001 How does Jesus save? According to Weaver, Jesus saves by living under the evil systems and structures of power, exposing their true nature in his death, and overcoming them in resurrection. In this way, God is not demanding or perpetrating violence and is on the side of the oppressed. ...             Nonviolence: The History of a Dangerous Idea (Modern Library Chronicles) Mark Kurlansky Modern Library, 2008 In this timely, highly original, and controversial narrative, New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky discusses nonviolence as a distinct entity, a course of action, rather than a mere state of mind. Nonviolence can and should be a technique for overcoming social injustice and ending wars, he asserts, which is why it is the preferred ...             The Power of Nonviolence: Writings by Advocates of Peace Howard Zinn Beacon Press, 2002 A Must Read This book offers good food for thought about the issues facing our world today. Even though there are works that were omitted, the ideas presented here are very worth reading.             I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World, Special 75th Anniversary Edition (Martin Luther ... Martin Luther King HarperOne, 1992 The essential King "I Have a Dream: Writings and Speeches That Changed the World," by Martin Luther King, Jr., is a fine collection of texts by this important figure. The book has been edited by James M. Washington. Coming in at less than 300 pages, this is a concise but meaty book. ...             Nonviolence: 25 Lessons from the History of a Dangerous Idea (Modern Library Chronicles) Mark Kurlansky Modern Library, 2006 Possibly the best introduction yet written on Nonviolence. Mark Kurlansky has written a very concise, fascinating and readable history of nonviolence as both a philosophy and an effective tactic for social change. He begins with a discussion of the spiritual roots of nonviolence in each of the major world religions and traces ...             Stricken by God?: Nonviolent Indentification and the Victory of Christ Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2007 WARNING! WARNING! This book could be dangerous to your theology! Especially for those whose theology is conventional and unexamined, wrapped up in the security blanket of a deficient medieval penal satisfaction theory of atonement. But for thinking Christians open to new ...             The Kingdom of God Is Within You (Dover Value Editions) Leo Tolstoy Dover Publications, 2006 A classic of theological insight This book is one of the first to really change my outlook on many subjects related to Christ, Christianity, Anarchy, Existentialism, Personal Responsibility, etc. Everyone should know about Tolstoy. If you think you understand the world or you think things are a bit ...             Engaging the Powers: Discernment and Resistance in a World of Domination Walter Wink Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 1992 Highly recommended for Christians and non-Christians alike I am not a Christian, yet I found this book extremely insightful and compelling in its exploration of the violent basis of our civilization and how the message of Jesus, among others, is not only that of personal salvation, but one of perceiving with clarity the nature ...             The Politics of Jesus John Howard Yoder Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1994 Worth revisiting. I read this last year, eschewing many newer political life of Jesus books as I prefer being taught by a "Christian" scholar who believes what Jesus said. I found new and potent ways of looking at Jesus' actions and gleaning more from His examples. I have just finished ...             Love in Action: Writings on Nonviolent Social Change Thich Nhat Hanh Parallax Press, 1993 A bringer of peace to the modern world... This collection of writings by Thich Nhat Hanh spans over two decades of his reflections on nonviolence, peace, and reconciliation. The voice of a poet is mixed with the inner strength found in the works of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and the Dalai Lama. It is an ...             THE WORD BEFORE THE POWERS CHARLES L CAMPBELL Westminster John Knox, 2002 There is much to applaud in a book such as this. Campbell does an excellent job bringing to the surface an important facet of Christian practice that has often gone unnoticed by those writiers that have been drawing attention to the biblical concept of the principalities and powers (Wink, et al). Campbell shows how the Christian practices of ...             The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our Families, and Our World Michael N. Nagler New World Library, 2004 Proves that nonviolence is the best response to violence This is an excellent book for anyone who is trying to figure out the best way to respond to violence in a community. The author is an expert who has studied instances of violence in the United States and around the world, and whenever a group of people respond in a ...             How Nonviolence Protects the State Peter Gelderloos South End Press, 2007 He speaks .. .. the truth. Written in a language even a norwegian bonehead like me can understand (read and learn, Ward Churchill..)! Brilliant.             All of One Peace: Essays on Nonviolence Colman McCarthy Rutgers University Press, 1994 Colman McCarthy Should be Mandatory Reading Everyone claims they want a more peaceful world, but they do not take steps to create a such a world. Colman McCarthy believes that peace can be taught, and the transformation that took place witin myself when I read his book is evidence that he is correct. 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