{"product_id":"resurrection-city-a-theology-of-improvisation-paperback-1","title":"Resurrection City: A Theology of Improvisation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Goodwin Heltzel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eResurrection City\u003c\/i\u003e Peter Heltzel paints a prophetic picture of an evangelical Christianity that eschews a majority mentality and instead fights against racism, inequality, and injustice, embracing the concerns of the poor and marginalized, just as Jesus did. Placing society's needs front and center, Heltzel calls for radical change and collective activism modeled on God's love and justice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In particular, Heltzel explores the social forms that love and justice can take as religious communities join together to build \"beloved cities.\" He proclaims the importance of \"improvising for justice\" -- likening the church's prophetic ministry to jazz music -- and develops a biblical theology of \u003ci\u003eshalom\u003c\/i\u003e justice. His vision draws inspiration from the black freedom struggle and the lives of Sojourner Truth, Howard Thurman, and Martin Luther King Jr. Pulsing with hope and beauty, \u003ci\u003eResurrection City\u003c\/i\u003e compels evangelical Christians to begin \"a global movement for love and justice\" that truly embodies the kingdom of God.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 219\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.99 x 6.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 23, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42595332194400,"sku":"9780802867599","price":44.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/NFBjbmcvVmphM3RZK3h1aklCZndlZz09.webp?v=1771556149","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/resurrection-city-a-theology-of-improvisation-paperback-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}