Abounding in Kindness: Writing for the People of God

Synopsis

“the Holy Mystery Of God Is Love Beyond Imagining. Not Enough People Seem To Know This, Even Those Who Practice The Christian Religion . . . . (from The Introduction). Elizabeth A. Johnson Is Widely Regarded As Among The Most Influential And Creative Catholic Theologians In The World, Particularly For Her Contributions In Bringing A Feminist Perspective To The Central Themes Of Christian Faith. Addressed To The Wider “people Of God,” This Anthology Of Johnson's Essays And Lectures--many Available For The First Time--provides An Overview Of Her Essential Work, While Also Offering A Brilliantly Fresh Exploration Of The Christian Faith. From The Question Of Belief Itself, To The Mysteries Of God, Jesus Christ, And The Work Of The Holy Spirit, A Central Theme For Johnson Is The Overflowing Compassion Of The Living God, Engaged With The Struggles And Suffering Of The World. Throughout This Collection Johnson's Feminist Insights, Her Concerns For An Imperiled Planet And For Those On The Margins, Add Urgency And Passion To Her Reflections. (publisher). Patterns Of Faith In A Questioning Time. Passing On The Faith : The Banquet Of The Creed -- Atheism And Faith In A Secular World -- Heaven And Earth Are Filled With Your Glory : Atheism And Ecological Spirituality -- Feminism And Sharing The Faith : A Catholic Dilemma -- Come Ahead : A Story To Live By -- Great God Of Heaven And Earth. Creative Giver Of Life -- Creation : Is God's Charity Broad Enough For Bears? -- A Theological Case For Naming God She -- The God Of Life In Feminist Liberation Theology : To Honor Gustavo Gutierrez -- Sacred Ground At The Bedside : The Hospice Caregiver And Divine Compassion -- Jesus The Living One. Jesus Research And Christian Faith -- Christ Died For Us -- Resurrection : Promise Of The Future -- Wisdom Was Made Flesh And Pitched Her Tent Among Us -- Torture : You Did It To Me -- Jesus And Women : You Are Set Free -- Kindle In Us The Fire Of Divine Love : Church Matters. Remembering The Holy Spirit : Love Poured Out -- Coming In From The Cold : Women Envision The Church -- Interpreting Scripture Through Women's Eyes -- Friends Of God And Prophets : Waking Up A Sleeping Symbol -- Communio Sanctorum In A Cosmic Framework -- Truly Our Sister : A Critical Reading Of The Marian Tradition -- Hearts On Fire : A Revolutionary Song -- Epilogue. Peace Over And Angry Sea. Elizabeth A. Johnson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.