Stories from the street
An edition of Stories from the street (2013)
a theology of homelessness
By Nixon, David Revd. Dr
Publish Date
2013
Publisher
Ashgate
Language
eng
Pages
202
Description:
Stories from the Street is a theological exploration of interviews with men and women who had experienced homelessness at some stage in their lives. Framed within a theology of story and a theology of liberation, Nixon suggests that story is not only a vehicle for creating human transformation but it is one of God's chosen means. Expanding the existing literature of contextual theology, this book provides an alternative focus to a church-shaped mission by advocating with, and for, a very marginal group, suggesting that their experiences have much to teach the church. Engaging with contemporary political and cultural debates about poverty, housing and public spending, Nixon presents a unique theological exploration of homeless people, suffering, hope and the human condition.
subjects: Autobiography, Fattiga, Homelessness, Christianity, Församlingsarbete, Sociala aspekter, Autobiografie, Obdachlosigkeit, Church work with the poor, Fattigdom, Storytelling, Religiosität, Church work with the homeless, Theologie, Hemlösa, Religiösa aspekter, Poverty, Obdachloser, Home, Autobiographies as Topic, Itinérance, Aspect religieux, Christianisme, Pauvreté, Pastorale des sans-abri, Pastorale des pauvres, Art de conter, Autobiographie, Autobiography (genre), RELIGION, Christian Life, Social Issues, General, Religious aspects