In Water and in Blood: A Spirituality of Solidarity and Hope - Softcover

Schreiter C.PP.S., Robert J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570757070 ISBN 13: 9781570757075

Publisher: Orbis Books, 2007

Synopsis

A new, revised edition of a contemporary classic explores the significance o Christ's death for a spirituality of universal solidarity and a hope that will perdure in the face of violence. Schreiter writes with an eye to the needs of both those who live in cultures of abundance and those whose lives are surrounded by poverty, conflict, and oppression Schreiter interprets Christian symbols to reveal their life-giving power and their ability to foster spiritualities of solidarity and hope.

About this title

About the Author

Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S, a priest of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, is professor of doctrinal theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. His many books include Constructing Local Theologies, The Ministry of Reconciliation, and The New Catholicity.

From Library Journal

Struggles with conflict and hope for reconciliation are dominant themes in this theological look at scriptural images of bloodespecially the blood of Christ. Focusing on 12 biblical texts, ranging from Exodus (on the Passover) to Revelation (on the blood of the lamb), this explores a complex accrual of meanings: blood as life-giving; blood as emblematic of death; and, paradoxically, Christ's shed blood as promising salvation from destruction, resurrection from death. To be read reflectively or studied theologically. EC
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Edition details

• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1570757070
• ISBN 13: 9781570757075
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 137