Many Colored Kingdom, A: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation [Paperback]

Elizabeth Conde-Frazier (Author), Gary A. Parrett (Author), S Steve Kang (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 2004

How do ethnic and cultural diversity affect spiritual formation? The authors of A Many Colored Kingdom explore Christian formation and teaching in the church, with a particular focus on intercultural and interethnic relationships.

The authors describe relevant aspects of their own personal journeys, presented in compelling narrative form. They go on to identify key issues emerging from their Scripture studies and teaching experiences, responding to one another's insights and concerns.

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Elizabeth Conde-Frazier (Ph.D., Boston College), a Puerto Rican married to an African-American, is assistant professor of religious education at Claremont School of Theology. S. Steve Kang (Ph.D., Northwestern University), a 1.5 generation Korean-American, is coordinator for interdisciplinary studies and assistant professor of Christian formation and ministry at Wheaton College. Gary A. Parrett (Ed.D., Columbia University), a Caucasian married to a Korean-American, has pastored several Korean-American churches and is currently on staff at a multiethnic church. He is associate professor of Christian education at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801027438
• ISBN-13: 978-0801027437
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Richly Textured, April 8, 2007

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This review is from: Many Colored Kingdom, A: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation (Paperback)

"A Many Colored Kingdom" provides ground breaking insight into the theology and methodology of spiritual formation from and in a multicultural perspective. The co-authors themselves live and breathe what they write, researching and writing with passion and precision. This book richly celebrates the diverse contributions to Christian spirituality necessary to fully engage and embrace the infinite, multifaceted beauty and glory of Christ.

Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction , Soul Physicians: A Theology of Soul Care And Spiritual Direction, and Spiritual Friends: A Methodology of Soul Care And Spiritual Direction.

5.0 out of 5 stars Deep and informative, February 19, 2011

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This review is from: Many Colored Kingdom, A: Multicultural Dynamics for Spiritual Formation (Paperback)

It is easy to understand. It explaines how we can be kingdome builders right here in our own community. It is very interesting the history of how we all got here, every race and nation. The main points for me are from Gal 3:28 God has declared that, in Christ, there is no longer jew nor greek, slave nor free, male nor female. Like Paul, we are to bear the message of reconcilation as ambassadors of Christ. I loved it!