Publisher's Synopsis
Faith in Action takes an in-depth look at: * Faith in the Church questions of contemporary faith, enculturation and ecclesiology, and the vision of the Church for the twenty-first century and beyond.* Faith in the Public Square the growing understanding within faith communities and beyond of the vital role they can play within the public sphere, as a partner in development and ethical living, alongside government, business and wider civil society.* Faith in Africa the role of Christians and other faith communities in mission and nation building, both in post-apartheid South and Southern Africa, and beyond.* Faith and the World the role of the church and other faith communities in global issues, including poverty, aid, and debt.Contributors include the Archbishop of Canterbury; Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu; Frank Griswold, retired Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (USA); Denise Ackermann; Adekeye Adebajo; Allan Boesak; Margaret Legum; Ishmael Noko, General Secretary of the World Lutheran Federation; Mamphela Ramphele, and newer voices such as Nangula Kathindi.
