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Prayer and Prophecy: The Essential Kenneth Leech [Paperback]

David Bunch (Author, Editor), Angus Ritchie (Editor)
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October 13, 2009 1596271159 978-1596271159
A pioneer in his radical approach to politics and prayer, internationally known theologian and activist Kenneth Leech has for half a century influenced religious leaders on both sides of the Atlantic. This essential reference text brings together his writings on prayer, contextual theology, and social justice in one wide-ranging volume.

This selection of writings illustrates how theology can inform prayer and action in a local context, plus highlights wider themes such as globalization and inter-faith collaboration. Secondary goals were to present materials from both British and North American perspectives. The key criteria in selecting material were continuing relevance, popular appeal, and readability.

The book is organized by theme, including:

FIRST PRINCIPLES -- illustrating how his revolutionary political convictions arose from Trinitarian orthodoxy.

THE VISIBLE CHURCH -- focusing on the Anglican denomination, and on reaction and renewal of the Catholic tradition.

MINISTRY ON THE MARGINS -- highlighting Leech's work in various aspects of ministry, especially with respect to anti-racism, drugs, homelessness, and young people.

SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY -- containing his reflections about prayer and worship, noting particularly the indivisibility of spirituality and social justice.

PILGRIM JOURNEY -- including people and places that have influenced Leech and personal reflections about discipleship and ministry.


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"In his ability to relate contemplation to action directed towards the needy and by his insistence on the need for such action to be an expression of an inner turning towards God, Ken Leech has taken the tradition of Catholic spiritual writing one stage further, posing often neglected questions about the spiritual dimensions of radical action." --Alasdair MacIntyre, University of Notre Dame

"Knowing how to be an alternative for the world without becoming self-righteous is no easy task. This is why we need the wisdom of a life by the name of Leech." --Stanley Hauerwas, Duke University

"The plain truth is that no-one else writes with such authority about the pastoral and prophetic task in our church at the moment." --Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

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  • Paperback: 330 pages
  • Publisher: Seabury Books (October 13, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1596271159
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596271159
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Anything and everything by Ken Leech..., September 30, 2010
This review is from: Prayer and Prophecy: The Essential Kenneth Leech (Paperback)
How wonderful to have this anthology of Ken Leech's always stellar writings. Anything and everything written by him is founded upon deep Christian faith and ground-floor, at times down and dirty, experience!

Not one to romanticize the "church" (especially in her denominational manifestations!) yet always respectful and observant of the traditions (ancient and modern!) Ken's hard-won perspectives of faith in the streets (more importantly than in the pews) makes for inspiring (and inspired) reading and reflection.

As Dorothy Day was the Catholic Worker, so Ken Leech is the Anglican Worker! Without reservation, he represents the very best of what Anglican Christians have to offer today!
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