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Dispensationalism: An entry from MACM's Contemporary American Religion
Diana Hochstedt Butler Bass

MACM, 1999

More than 500 articles cover the broad range of popular religious culture of the United States at the close of the twentieth century. Beliefs, practices, symbols, traditions, movements, organizations, and leaders from the many traditions in the pluralistic American community are represented. Also includes cults and phenomena that drew followers, such as Heaven's Gale and UFOs.

Interrupted By God: Glimpses From The Edge

5 reviews
Tracey Lind

Pilgrim Press, 2004

A true gift for any reader.
While one is tempted to dwell upon these striking black and white photographs that seem to capture the soul of the subjects (individuals and places), the essays themselves are what really push the "edge" in gaining a glimpse of the Divine in the lives of people who inhabit the margins of daily life. The book is also an extraordinary value. It's rare to find a hardcover book of this length, with ...

Compassionate imperialism?(Excerpt): An article from: Sojourners
Diana Butler Bass

Sojourners, 2003

This digital document is an article from Sojourners, published by Sojourners on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1200 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Compassionate imperialism?(Excerpt) Author: Diana Butler ...

Communion: An entry from MACM's Contemporary American Religion
Diana Hochstedt Butler Bass

MACM, 1999

More than 500 articles cover the broad range of popular religious culture of the United States at the close of the twentieth century. Beliefs, practices, symbols, traditions, movements, organizations, and leaders from the many traditions in the pluralistic American community are represented. Also includes cults and phenomena that drew followers, such as Heaven's Gale and UFOs.

Christianity for the Rest of Us

20 reviews

HarperCollins e-books, 2007

A book of hope for today's church
First off, I must say that I loved this book. I actually checked it out of the library but half-way through I knew I needed to own it. "Christianity for the Rest of Us" is the result of a three year study of emerging mainline churches in the United States. If you are like me, then you probably need "mainline" defined for you. Mainline churches are the "brand-name" churches you see across the ...

The new 'mainline' church.(Book Review): An article from: Sojourners Magazine
Diana Butler Bass

Thomson Gale, 2005

This digital document is an article from Sojourners Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2005. The length of the article is 882 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: The new 'mainline' church.(Book Review) Author: ...

Broken We Kneel: Reflections on Faith and Citizenship

6 reviews
Diana Butler Bass

Jossey-Bass, 2004

A timely book of true hope and courage
Diana Butler Bass shares hope with the church, and all who care deeply about the role of faith in our national life. Bass dares to speak boldly of the hope with in her, and of our challenge to be members of an alternative intentional community, the Church within the Empire. Her words give courage to all whose hearts ache for another way to be both Christians and patriots, to humbly tell out from ...

The Practicing Congregation: Imagining a New Old Church

7 reviews
Diana Butler Bass

The Alban Institute, 2004

Thinking off the page
I actually heard Dr. Butler Bass present this material at a clergy day in my diocese last year. Her work is both insightful and challenging. I especially appreciate her willingness to admit the shortcomings of her theories, not just gloss over them. The three-dimensional grid was particularly helpful, especially for those of us in the lower left quadrant -- progressive emergers. It can seem ...

Vital signs: congregations find passion and purpose by blending ancient traditions and contemporary action.: ...
Diana Butler Bass

Thomson Gale, 2005

This digital document is an article from Sojourners Magazine, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1923 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Vital signs: congregations find passion and ...

From Nomads to Pilgrims: Stories from Practicing Congregations

2 reviews

Alban Institute, 2005

Some excellent ideas
Our entire parish has been reading this book together. Some of the practices the author describes are exciting to think about adopting. I am especially grateful to note that these practices are rooted in Christian tradition rather than church-marketing strategies. The greatest danger to mainline denominations today is striving to increase membership at the cost of faithfulness to the Gospel. ...

Strength for the Journey: A Pilgrimage of Faith in Community

14 reviews
Diana Butler Bass

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Strength comes from many places
Diana Butler Bass is a church goer. Always has been. Always will be. However her faith journey has been long and sometimes difficult. This is a very personal and compelling recounting of one woman's travels in the faith and also an interesting and thought provoking discourse on the condition of the Episcopal Church. Her church attendance has spanned the country. From Massachusetts to California ...

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