The Soul Of Politics: A Practical and Prophetic Vision for Change
By (Author) Jim Wallis
The New Press
The New Press
8th August 2006
United Kingdom
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Ethical issues and debates
Cultural studies
Religion: general
320.01
Hardback
320
Width 13mm, Height 23mm
544g
An eloquent manifesto for political and social transformation that challenges liberals and conservatives alike. Drawing from his own experiences Wallis sets forth numerous proposals for social change ranging from community-based economic development programs to redistribution of land.
"A tremendous and timely book...just what the doctor ordered for a hardened, cynical, and disheartened and disillusioned world." - ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU"
Jim Wallis is the founding editor of Sojourners magazine. An activist as well as a popular writer and speaker, he has helped mobilize the religious community around issues of racism, economic justice, disarmament, and peace-making among inner-city groups. His books include The Call to Conversion, Agenda for Biblical People, and, most recently, the New York Times bestseller, God's Politics. He lives in Washington, D.C.