The kingdom of children: a liberation theology
"A work of liberation theology that aims to empower children"--
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Liberation theology
/ Child
/ Empowerment
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| IxTheo Classification: | FD Contextual theology NBE Anthropology |
| Further subjects: | B
Liberation Theology
B Parenting / RELIGION / Christian Living B RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Children B Christian education of children B Christian Education Activity programs |
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Table of Contents Inhaltsverzeichnis (Aggregator) Blurb Literaturverzeichnis |
| Summary: | "A work of liberation theology that aims to empower children"-- "Empower the children in your faith community. Children are marginalized in our churches, dismissed into Sunday school or silenced for lengthy sermons aimed at adults. R. L. Stollar has spent his career advocating for the rights of children, and he thinks it's time to stop talking down to children and start listening to them.In The Kingdom of Children, Stollar proposes a liberation theology of the child. Stollar begins with a theoretical framework that centers children in our theology and ecclesial life. Reframing biblical stories to center children, we can see how the binding of Isaac reflects the spiritual effects of child abuse, or how children like Miriam can serve as leaders in their communities. Using scriptural examples as well as real studies of children's spiritual lives, Stollar asserts that children can be priests, prophets, and theologians in our communities. Each chapter concludes with activities and discussion points for introducing the book's concepts to children.The Kingdom of Children is a must-read for youth ministers, parents, and anyone who works with children. By embracing the liberation of children, we can avoid stunting their spiritual growth and passing on trauma. And when we lift up children-truly value and learn from them-we build up the kingdom of God here in our communities"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| ISBN: | 0802882838 |