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The author shares a deeply personal journey through grief following the loss of his son, exploring the distinction between owning and disowning grief. He emphasizes the importance of embracing grief redemptively, drawing on insights from the Christian tradition. The book also includes perspectives from twenty-five prisoners at Handlon State Prison, who reflect on their own experiences of owning grief while incarcerated. Their letters in the postlude provide a poignant glimpse into the transformative power of grief and redemption.

Exploring the interconnectedness of justice, art, and liturgy, the author reveals how these concepts are unified by divine love. Each topic reflects a commitment to the dignity of others, creative engagement, and the infinite goodness of the creator. Through elegant discourse, the work illustrates how these elements culminate in the worship of God and the recognition of the divine image within humanity, emphasizing the importance of unitive love in their fulfillment.

Nikdo z nás si nepřeje zažívat období smutku a truchlení. Občas ale takové období přijde. Jak se s tím vyrovnat?Kniha Nářek pro syna je osobní svědectví autora procházejícího procesem truchlení po ztrátě milovaného dítěte. Je o nářku a bolesti v mnoha podobách. O tom, jak přestát spolu s Jóbem čas těžkostí.V krátkých zamyšleních zkoumá Wolterstorff všechny aspekty svého prožívání této nevratné události, aniž by se při tom uchyloval k náboženským frázím typu „Bůh to tak chtěl“. Naopak: „Vnímat Boha jako zprostředkovatele smrti je jeden ze způsobů, jak uspořádat do racionálního rámce Boha, nás a smrt. Jsou i jiné způsoby.“

This book is a philosophical study of the liturgy and what liturgical agents actually do, rather than focusing on their formative and expressive functions.

Christianity's demographics, vitality, and influence have tipped markedly toward the global South and East. Addressing this seismic shift, one of today's leading Christian scholars reflects on what he has learned about justice through his encounters with world Christianity. Philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff's experiences in South Africa, the Middle East, and Honduras have shaped his views on justice through the years. In this book he offers readers an autobiographical tour, distilling the essence of his thoughts on the topic. After describing how he came to think about justice as he does and reviewing the theory of justice he developed in earlier writings, Wolterstorff shows how deeply embedded justice is in Christian Scripture. He reflects on the difficult struggle to right injustice and examines the necessity of just punishment. Finally, he explores the relationship between justice and beauty and between justice and hope. This book is the first in the Turning South series, which offers reflections by eminent Christian scholars who have turned their attention and commitments toward the global South and East.

This work offers a comprehensive analysis of Reid's epistemology, highlighting its systematic nature while connecting it to contemporary discussions in the field. It explores the key principles of Reid's thought and examines their relevance to modern epistemological debates, providing insights into how his ideas resonate with current philosophical inquiries.

The book delves into Locke's ethics of belief as presented in his "Essay Concerning Human Understanding," focusing on how he addressed the fragmentation of moral and religious traditions in Europe. Wolterstorff emphasizes Locke's call for individuals to prioritize reason and direct experience over tradition, reflecting a culturally responsive epistemology. The study also critiques Hume's challenges to Locke's views while asserting Locke's originality and significance in shaping modern philosophy, particularly in light of the cultural crises of his time.

This vigorous debate between two distinguished philosophers presents two views on a topic of worldwide importance: the role of religion in politics. Audi argues that citizens in a free democracy should distinguish religious and secular considerations and give them separate though related roles. Wolterstorff argues that religious elements are both appropriate in politics and indispensable to the vitality of a pluralistic democracy. Each philosopher first states his position in detail, then responds to and criticizes the opposing viewpoint. Written with engaging clarity, Religion in the Public Square will spur discussion among scholars, students, and citizens.