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summary
Building on the insights of scholars from around the world, Curtiss DeYoung explores the cultural diversity found within the pages of the Bible. He thoroughly explores biblical passages that address the injustices of ethnic prejudice, sexism and classism. In this age of diversity, the Bible points to Christ as the source of our coming together in true community.
endorsements
- "What a refreshing approach to one of the most difficult dilemmas facing the church in modern times! This book presents a frank and courageous call to Christian unity that does not dismiss or trivialize the multicultural issues." -- Cheryl J. Sanders, Howard University School of Divinity
- Curtiss Paul DeYoung has written a modern Christian classic. Coming Together is a must-read for all those involved in positive, personal, spiritual, social, political and economic transformation. Read it! Recommend it! Be radically transformed by it." -- Frank Madison Reid II, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore
publication information
- Published by Judson Press, 1995
- Foreword by Cane Hope Felder, Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Howard University School of Divinity, and Chair of The Biblical Institute for Social Change
- Appendix: Identification of Sources by Culture
- 217 pgs.
about the author
Curtiss Paul DeYoung is an internationally recognized author and speaker on reconciliation. He is currently an associate professor of reconciliation studies at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, where he also serves as special assistant to the president of reconciliation and community partnerships.
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