Forbearance: A Theological Ethic for a Disagreeable Church
Davis, James Calvin
ISBN 10: 0802875106 ISBN 13: 9780802875105
Published by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2017
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Offers a faithful, constructive way to deal with dissent
What happens when we approach disagreement not as a problem to solve but as an opportunity to practice Christian virtue?
In this book James Calvin Davis reclaims the biblical concept of forbearance to develop a theological ethic for faithful disagreement. Pointing to Ephesians and Colossians, in which Paul challenged his readers to "bear with each other" in spite of differences, Davis draws out a theologically grounded practice in which Christians work hard to maintain unity while still taking seriously matters on which they disagree.
The practice of forbearance, Davis argues, offers Christians a dignified, graceful, and constructive way to deal with conflict. Forbearance can also strengthen the church's public witness, offering an antidote to the pervasive divisiveness present in contemporary culture.
About the Author: James Calvin Davis is professor of religion at Middlebury College and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). He is also the author of In Defense of Civility: How Religion Can Unite America on Seven Moral Issues That Divide Us.
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Title: Forbearance: A Theological Ethic for a ...
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
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