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A rabbi, a Roman Catholic priest, and an Episcopal priest draw on their shared scriptural and spiritual traditions to contribute to the ongoing debate over values in America, stressing the importance of community, caring for the needy, and finding faith.
This book investigates the role of shared spiritual and scriptural traditions in addressing the contemporary crisis of values within American society. The authors, representing diverse religious backgrounds including a rabbi, a Roman Catholic priest, and an Episcopal priest, synthesize their theological perspectives to propose a framework for moral renewal. By examining commonalities across their respective faiths, they argue that community engagement and service to the needy are essential pillars for restoring ethical integrity in modern life.
What You Will Find
Experts and readers frequently note the accessible, collaborative nature of the prose, which avoids overly dense theological jargon. The text is often cited as a foundational resource for those interested in interfaith dialogue and the intersection of religious values with social policy.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1997-11-06
Publisher:
Da Capo Press
ISBN-10:
020113294X
ISBN-13:
9780201132946
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