Soul of Politics: A Practical and Prophetic Vision for Change

Wallis, Jim

ISBN 10: 1565842049 / ISBN 13: 9781565842045

Published by The New Press-Orbis Books, 2006

About this Item

xxiv, 275, [1] p. Notes. Index. Foreword by Garry Wills. Preface by Cornel West. A vibrant new vision of politics and spirituality from the founder of Sojourners magazine. The Soul of Politics responds to signs of cultural breakdown and political impasse with a resounding and highly moving call to reintegrate politics and spirituality. Good in good dust jacket. Highlighting/underlining. Signed by author. DJ has some wear and soiling, with long tear at bottom of DJ spine. Some yellow highlighting noted.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Soul of Politics: A Practical and Prophetic Vision for Change
• Publisher: The New Press-Orbis Books
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565842049
• ISBN 13: 9781565842045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Spirituality
  • Racism

About this title

Synopsis

Jim Wallis's classic The Soul of Politics, originally published by The New Press in 1994 and now available in a new hardcover edition, has sold 60,000 copies to date and has been widely praised for its prescience and passion. In fact, no issue has become more topical or polarizing in the United States than the intersection of religion and politics, with the country seemingly irreconcilably split between the "religious right" and the "secular left."

In this "dynamic, hopeful" (The Nation) book, Wallis, the nationally known activist, preacher, and editor of Sojourners magazine, shows why both the traditional liberal and conservative visions are inadequate to the challenge before us, and outlines instead a new political morality combining social justice with individual responsibility. Arguing that we need to look beyond the traditional corridors of power to find the resources for a political movement that will foster true democracy―emphasizing compassion, community, racial reconciliation, gender equality, justice, imagination, and joy―The Soul of Politics "speaks to how all Americans―not just churchgoers―need to take personal responsibility for change rather than rely on politicians" (Cleveland Plain Dealer).

About the Author

Jim Wallis is the founding editor of Sojourners magazine and a well-known Christian leader for social change. An activist, writer, and popular speaker, his books include Who Speaks for God?; Faith Works; The Soul of Politics: A Practical and Prophetic Vision for Change (The New Press); and, most recently, the national bestseller God's Politics. He lives in Washington, D.C.