Living the Magnificat : affirming Catholicism in a broken world / edited by Mark D. Chapman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chapman, Mark D. (Mark David), 1960-

Affirming Catholicism (Organization)

Charlton Yarnall Fund.

Yarnall Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint--Theology.

Mary.

Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint.

Magnificat.

Theology.

Magnificat--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Christian sociology--Catholic Church.

Christian sociology.

Justice--Biblical teaching.

Justice.

Physical Description:

xiv, 124 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Mowbray, 2007.

Summary:

Living the Magnificat presents a sustained reflection by leading Anglican and Roman Catholic writers on Mary's great song of praise and transformation, the Magnificat. In the context of contemporary struggles and inequalities across the world the story of Mary is related to issues of international justice, one of the key themes of mission and evangelism.

The contributions stem from a wide range of perspectives. James Alison challenges the reader to 'make space' for an inclusive God, just as Mary 'makes space' for God. Linda Hogan, Margaret Magdalen and Mongezi Guma address the issue of justice and what it means to be human in the light of Mary's story. Mark Chapman takes up the ever-pressing problem of Christian politics, and how easy it is for Christians to become overly-fixated on church affairs at the expense of the suffering world. Similarly, Michael Doe sees the contemporary Anglican struggles about issues in human sexuality as a distraction from far more pressing global issues. Joe Cassidy challenges Christians to think again about the universality of Christian ethics. Finally, Stephen Cottrell offers a vision of a world turned upside down and presents a call for a renewed sense of mission.

Contents:

Living the Magnificat with Rossini and Mary / James Alison

Living the Magnificat in the shadow of globalisation / Linda Hogan

The Magnificat: Mary speaks on justice / Mongezi Guma

Hospitality and holiness / Margaret Magdalen

Catholic openness and the nature of Christian politics / Mark D. Chapman

Anglicans around the world / Michael Doe

Who's in and who's out? / Joseph P. Cassidy

Justice and joy: participating in the mission of God / Stephen Cottrell.

Notes:

"Affirming Catholicism"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charlton Yarnall Fund.

ISBN:

9781906286064

190628606X

OCLC:

163618524