Why is peace such a divisive issue, even among Christians? Why is it so hard to practice right here right now? Why is peace often considered an extra, rather than an essential, to faithful Christian living?
The three authors decided to write this book when the Indonesian member of the team remarked to the other two: "If the Christian church is to make any impact on Indonesia, it must address itself to the biggest peace issue -- reconciliation with Muslims."
But before the writers could honestly consider that explosive possibility, they first had to ask why Christians find it so difficult to live peaceably with other Christians.
They've discovered that conflict is often a prerequisite of peace. They grant that peace is a continuum -- easier to live in some areas of life than in others. They've learned that peace has two parents -- hard work and grace.
Living in peace is muscular activity. The authors suggest how to develop "peacemaking reflexes"; how churches "can learn to handle conflict well"; and how to cultivate vulnerability and humility, two essential "attitudes of peacemakers."
True stories from communities around the world support this hopeful but strenuous call to faithful living.
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Why is peace such a divisive issue, even among Christians? Why is peace often considered an extra, rather than an essential, to faithful Christian living? The authors suggest how to develop "peacemaking reflexes"; how churches "can learn to handle conflict well"; and how to cultivate vulnerability and humility, two essential "attitudes of peacemakers."
"Excellent-a solidly biblical, highly readable, superb restatement of Jesus' call to peacemaking. This book is a clear, winsome articulation of biblical nonviolence for the larger church." Ronald J. Sider, President, Evangelicals for Social Action
"The authors show that peacemaking is not a utopian dream but a realistic possibility." Samuel Escobar Baptist Seminary, Madrid, Spain
"Illustrations from peacebuilding Christians from Indonesia to England to Nicaragua, plus discussion of questions from worship to the workplace, make this book a fruitful resource." Nancy Heisey, President, Mennonite World Conference
"The authors point to a calling that is not complicated, but is deeply challenging and unavoidable if we are serious about following Jesus." Lynn Green, International Chairman, Youth With A Mission
"This splendid little book is both heartening and essential reading. It is scripturally grounded, immensely practical, and hopeful." Jonathan Bonk, Executive Director, Overseas Ministries Study Center
About the Author
Alan Kreider has spent his life in Christian mission and peacemaking. He was born in Indiana, grew up in Japan, and has spent most of his adult life in England, where for 26 years he was a missionary with Mennonite Board of Missions. He has taught widely in Europe and North America and in recent years has frequently taught in Asia and Australia.
Eleanor Kreider grew up as a child of Mennonite missionaries in India and cherishes a love and commitment to global Christian mission. She was trained as a musician at Goshen (IN) College and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. After teaching for several years at Goshen College she pursued her interest in the theology and practice of worship with studies at the University of Notre Dame and King’s College, London.
Paulus Widjaja holds major positions in peace-related efforts in his native Indonesia. He is a lecturer on the faculty of theology at Duta Wacana Christian University in Jogjakarta, Central Java, teaching ethics and peacebuilding. Paulus completed an M.A. in Peace Studies from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN. His Ph.D. is in theological ethics from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology, Pasadena, CA.
Eleanor Kreider grew up as a child of Mennonite missionaries in India and cherishes a love and commitment to global Christian mission. She was trained as a musician at Goshen (IN) College and the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. After teaching for several years at Goshen College she pursued her interest in the theology and practice of worship with studies at the University of Notre Dame and King’s College, London.
Paulus Widjaja holds major positions in peace-related efforts in his native Indonesia. He is a lecturer on the faculty of theology at Duta Wacana Christian University in Jogjakarta, Central Java, teaching ethics and peacebuilding. Paulus completed an M.A. in Peace Studies from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, IN. His Ph.D. is in theological ethics from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Theology, Pasadena, CA.
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Jesus Christ, New Testament, Holy Spirit, Prince of Peace, South Africa, Messiah Jesus, Northern Ireland, Old Testament, Son of God, World Evangelization, Berlin Wall New!
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Jesus Christ, New Testament, Holy Spirit, Prince of Peace, South Africa, Messiah Jesus, Northern Ireland, Old Testament, Son of God, World Evangelization, Berlin Wall New!
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- Body Politics: Five Practices of the Christian Community Before the Watching World by John Howard Yoder in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- A Peculiar People: The Church as Culture in a Post-Christian Society by Rodney R. Clapp in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Communion Shapes Character by Eleanor Kreider in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- To Live in Peace: Biblical Faith and the Changing Inner City by Mark R. Gornik in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Dialogue with Trypho (Selections from the Fathers of the Church) by Justin Martyr in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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