Ragman - reissue: And Other Cries of Faith (Wangerin, Walter) [Paperback]

Walter Wangerin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wangerin, Walter | Publication Date: January 6, 2004

Updated with eleven new stories and meditations, this Gold Medallion–winning classic interweaves vivid stories, deep meditations, and provocative allegories that together explore the power and meaning of love within an often inhumane urban landscape. The opening chapter, "Ragman," remains one of Walter Wangerin Jr.'s most beloved works and leads the reader to thirty–three other writings, all bearing the author's trademark poignancy and lyricism. Ranging from gentle reflections to heart–rending invocations, these selections are powerful, thought–provoking explorations of the meaning of faith, the person of Christ, and the communion of believers. Again and again, Wangerin's cries of faith touch our deepest pains with rays of joyful healing.

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A treasure trove of twenty-six eloquent and deeply moving stories by the award-winning author whose works Toni Morrison has proclaimed as "stunning . . . subtly, magically wonderful and complex." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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An all new updated, definitive edition of this Christian classic

Ragman and Other Cries of Faith helped establish Wangerin’s reputation as one of the most cutting-edge Christian writers on the market. This edition adds eleven new pieces written in a variety of styles ranging from gently reflective to incantatory.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne; Rev Upd Su edition (January 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060526149
• ISBN-13: 978-0060526146
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,712 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving stories which give fresh insite into God's Love, June 22, 1999

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This review is from: Ragman: And Other Cries of Faith (Paperback)

Each short story is a new glimpse of God's love for us all. Letter to my Brother Gregory... is the best admonition for a Christian marriage that I have ever read. It clearly reveals the importance of God's role in our marriages and will surprise most who read it. I have enclosed copies of Ragman in wedding presents with a note for the Newlyweds. The title story will make you cry.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Faith., May 27, 2003

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This review is from: Ragman and Other Cries of Faith (Paperback)

RAGMAN AND OTHER CRIES OF FAITH is a deeply moving collection of works concerning the Christian faith, written by Walt Wangerin, Jr. about some of his experiences as a pastor in the inner city. The title work, "Ragman" is a story that is often used as a skit/readers theatre throughout the country and is basically an updated tale about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The book includes poems, plays, sermons, and many great stories because as Wangerin writes, stories are what make a pastor. The tales are all personal and most are moving. They examine a deep and living faith that sees the work of God everywhere: from a naked, homebound parishoner who smells like urine to the painful death of a young woman to a crazy woman shooting a gun at no one in the middle of the street. This is a great book for any pastor, for anyone who has done urban missions, or for anyone looking for a book that illustrates the very real ways God is working in our world today. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching stories to warm the soul, December 6, 1997

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This review is from: Ragman: And Other Cries of Faith (Paperback)

This book was intriguing and spiritually uplifting. From the beginning when I read about the Ragman that came to heal I was captured. The Easter story written as a play was moving and the to learn about the story of the Easter Lilly brought me to tears. This book is for all ages. It teaches us about Christ's unconditional love and his unfailing servanthood to us.