| Description |
xvi, 303 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Inspiring the common good. A Gospel for the common good ; The lion, the Word, and the way ; Who Jesus is and why it matters ; Lord, help us to treat you well ; The Good Samaritan goes global ; The beloved community welcomes all tribes ; Surprising our enemies -- Practices for the common good. Conservatives, liberals, and a call to civility ; Redeeming democracy ; Economic trust ; A servant government ; Making things right ; Healthy households ; The world is our parish -- Ten personal decisions for the common good. |
| Summary |
Jim Wallis thinks our life together can be better. In this timely and provocative book, he shows us how to reclaim Jesus's ancient and compelling vision of the common good--a vision that impacts and inspires not only our politics but also our personal lives, families, churches, neighborhoods, and world. |
| Subject |
Common good -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Common good -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
(OCoLC)fst00869792
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Wallis, Jim. On God's side. Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, ©2013 9781441259349 (OCoLC)836875200 |
| ISBN |
9781587433375 (cloth) |
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1587433370 (cloth) |
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9780745956121 (pbk.) |
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0745956122 (pbk.) |
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