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The idea of a Christian society The idea of a Christian society T. S. Eliot "Three lectures ... with some revision and division ... delivered in March 1939 at ... Corpus Christi college, Cambridge, on the Boutwood foundation."--Pref OL1142279W
Die protestantische Ethik und der Geist des Kapitalismus Die protestantische Ethik und der Geist des Kapitalismus Max Weber In The Protestant Ethic, Max Weber opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and relates the rise of the capitalist economy to the Calvinist belief in the moral value of hard work and th… OL1362905W
Against the Grain Against the Grain George Weigel Cutting against the grain of conventional wisdom, New York Times bestseller, George Weigel, offers a compelling look at the ways in which Catholic social teaching sheds light on the challenges of pea… OL15092465W
An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought An Introduction to Catholic Social Thought Michael P Hornsby-Smith Michael Hornsby-Smith offers an overview of Catholic social thought particularly in recent decades. While drawing on official teaching such as papal encyclicals and the pastoral letters of bishops' c… OL15176759W
The World of the Early Church The World of the Early Church Simon B. Jones The Roman world formed the social and cultural backdrop to the emergence of the Christian movement, which has influenced so deeply the world we live in today. So what was it like for ordinary people?… OL15743118W
Toes are to tickle Toes are to tickle Shen Roddie A preschooler and her baby brother happily demonstrate what they do with the things they encounter every day. OL16060849W
Truth and transformation Truth and transformation Vishal Mangalwadi Mangalwadi expounds the gospel's power to heal Western society, and unveils how Jesus-centered truth has transformed every area of life. We live in times marked by much confusion and apprehension. In… OL16266840W
InSignificant InSignificant Chris Travis "A pastor uses stories from his time teaching in a dangerous inner city school to explore how seemingly insignificant actions and people can change the world"--Provided by publisher. OL16564214W
And man created God And man created God Selina O'Grady At the time of Jesus' birth, thousands of people were leaving their families and tribes behind and flocking into brand new multi-ethnic cities. The world was undergoing the first phase of globalizati… OL16805410W
John Paul II On The Vulnerable John Paul II On The Vulnerable Jeffrey Tranzillo Pope John Paul II was a great defender of truly vulnerable human beings throughout his life, affirming their personhood consistently and powerfully. In John Paul II on the Vulnerable, Jeffrey Tranzil… OL17427992W
Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching Anthony M. Esolen Many claim that Catholic Social Teaching implies the existence of a vast welfare state. In these pages, Anthony Esolen pulls back the curtain on these false philosophers, showing how they've undermin… OL17834469W
Earthly mission Earthly mission Robert Calderisi With 1.2 billion members, the Catholic Church is the world's largest organization and perhaps its most controversial. The Church's obstinacy on matters like clerical celibacy, the role of women, birt… OL17886606W
A New Worldly Order A New Worldly Order George Weigel The encyclical issued in May 1991 by Pope John Paul II, Centesimus Annus, drew a great deal of attention not only within the Catholic Church but outside it as well. One striking feature was the Pope'… OL17903457W
God in action God in action Francis E. George Cardinal George defines a unique American Catholic conscience and discusses the social and political responsibilities that Catholics need to embrace. He looks closely at contemporary America and the … OL17923328W
Tensions between the churches of the First world and the Third world Tensions between the churches of the First world and the Third world Norbert Greinacher,Virgilio P. Elizondo Part of an annual 10 issue series, this volume explores contemporary tensions between Christian Churches in the Euro-American world. OL17996425W
Catholic social thought Catholic social thought Shannon, Thomas A.,O'Brien, David J. "This classic compendium of church teaching offers the most complete access to more than 100 years of official statements of the Catholic Church on social issues"-- OL19040867W
Spying on Americans Spying on Americans Athan G. Theoharis This book is a comprehensive history of the abuses of the American domestic intelligence system from 1936 until May 1978. Drawing from the mountain of bureaucratic memos that Congressional committees… OL1912912W
Issues in sexual and medical ethics Issues in sexual and medical ethics Charles E. Curran the book gives some emphasis on sexual and medical ethics OL1979284W
Anarchie et Christianisme Anarchie et Christianisme Jacques Ellul Jacques Ellul blends politics, theology, history, and exposition in this analysis of the relationship between political anarchy and biblical faith. While he clarifies the views of each and how they c… OL1985831W
Introducing Protestant Social Ethics Introducing Protestant Social Ethics Brian Matz pages cm OL20215458W
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