Sidewalks in the Kingdom : new urbanism and the Christian faith / Eric O. Jacobsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jacobsen, Eric O.

Series:

Christian practice of everyday life

The Christian practice of everyday life

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cities and towns--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Cities and towns.

Cities and towns--United States.

United States.

Physical Description:

189 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, MI : Brazos Press, [2003]

Summary:

Challenges Christians to gain a practical, informed vision for their city that includes a broad understanding of the needs and rewards of vital urban communities. Christians often talk about claiming our cities for Christ and the need to address urban concerns. But according to Eric Jacobsen, this discussion has remained far too abstract. Sidewalks in the Kingdom challenges Christians to gain an informed vision for the physical layout and structure of the city. Jacobsen emphasizes the need to preserve the nourishing characteristics of traditional city life, including shared public spaces, thriving neighborhoods, and a well-supported local economy. He explains how urban settings create unexpected and natural opportunities to initiate friendship and share faith in Christ. Helpful features including a glossary, bibliography, description of New Urbanism, and companion website (www.sidewalksinthekingdom.com) make this book ideal for study groups.

Contents:

Broken promises : sprawl and the American experience

From the garden to Jerusalem

Waiting for Jerusalem

Learning to see our cities : a theological approach

Public spaces and incarnational ministry

Mixed use, pedestrian scale, and the whole person

Beauty, quality, and other "nonessentials"

Local economy and the permanence of place

Critical mass and making friends

Strangers and hospitality.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1587430576

OCLC:

52260545