{"product_id":"return-to-justice-six-movements-that-reignited-our-contemporary-evangelical-conscience-paperback","title":"Return to Justice: Six Movements That Reignited Our Contemporary Evangelical Conscience - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSoong-Chan Rah\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Vanderpol\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReclaiming an Evangelical History of Activism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn recent years, there has been renewed interest by evangelicals in the topic of biblical social justice. Younger evangelicals and millennials, in particular, have shown increased concern for social issues. But this is not a recent development. Following World War II, a new movement of American evangelicals emerged who gradually increased their efforts on behalf of justice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis work explains the important historical context for evangelical reengagement with social justice issues. The authors provide an overview of post-World War II evangelical social justice and compassion ministries, introducing key figures and seminal organizations that propelled the rediscovery of biblical justice. They explore historical and theological lessons learned and offer a way forward for contemporary Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJustice must be central for Christians because it is central to the heart of God. As Rah and VanderPol write, American evangelicals are rediscovering God's deep concern and Christians' historic activism for justice. \u003ci\u003eReturn to Justice \u003c\/i\u003eis a compelling reminder that those on the margins must be at the center of the church's attention.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRichard Stearns\u003c\/b\u003e, president, World Vision U.S.; author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hole in Our Gospel\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I cannot recommend this book strongly enough.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJim Wallis\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Original Sin\u003c\/i\u003e; president of Sojourners; editor-in-chief of \u003ci\u003eSojourners\u003c\/i\u003e magazine \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I know Rah and VanderPol personally and highly respect them and cherish that they have done an excellent job in articulating the history of the return of justice to the evangelical church. I am blessed we can participate in that return as we find ourselves at a wonderful crossroads. I wish that the church community worldwide could read this book, particularly those who are a part of this new multicultural church planting and post-racial generation.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJohn M. Perkins\u003c\/b\u003e, founder, John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation; author of \u003ci\u003eLeadership Revolution\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The resurgence of concern for justice emerges from deep wells in the evangelical tradition, and the story needs to be told--and in fact has now been told in \u003ci\u003eReturn to Justice\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eScot McKnight\u003c\/b\u003e, Northern Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eReturn to Justice \u003c\/i\u003etells the story of an evangelical history that must not be forgotten. This book examines several influential evangelical movements that have shaped our understanding of service, compassion, and justice, including contributions from the African American and Latino evangelical communities. It provides valuable insights that both inspire individual growth and compel us toward an authentic return to God's heart for justice.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eRev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSocial Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This carefully researched book shines a spotlight on modern evangelical movements that expound the gospel message as a mandate for social justice as well as eternal salvation. While the authors' recommendation of these groups includes some critique of their aims and actions, they want other evangelicals to realize how thoroughly \u003ci\u003eevangelical\u003c\/i\u003e the activities of John Perkins, World Vision, the Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana, and other groups have been. They make a persuasive case.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMark Noll\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eTurning Points\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoong-Chan Rah\u003c\/b\u003e (ThD, Duke University) is Milton B. Engebretson Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eMany Colors \u003c\/i\u003e(an \u003ci\u003eOutreach \u003c\/i\u003ebook award winner) and \u003ci\u003eThe Next Evangelicalism\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary VanderPol\u003c\/b\u003e (ThD, Boston University) is senior pastor of Church without Walls in Berkeley, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 21, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113731821703,"sku":"9781587433764","price":29.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7a5f8c007aafff9902494f1eef6152d0.webp?v=1732491457","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/return-to-justice-six-movements-that-reignited-our-contemporary-evangelical-conscience-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}