Christine D. Pohl is professor of Christian social ethics at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky.
Sisters Today
"In her beautiful book Making Room, Christine Pohl . . .
illustrates both in content and in format the profound meaning of
hospitality in Christian life. . . Using her own pastoral
experience and that of others, Pohl deals realistically with the
fragility of hospitality in its limits, boundaries, and
temptations. . . Pohl encourages readers to engage in thoughtful
reflection on how important it is to adopt the attitude of the
early Christians toward all people in our world." Booklist
"Pohl elegantly, accessibly introduces the history of Christian
hospitality and its potential for transforming contemporary
Christian practice. . . The book appeals not only to readers
interested in contemporary Christianity and its historical
development but also to those interested more generally in the
margins of society and the commercialization of hospitality and
welfare." Books & Culture
"Casual readers beware: Making Room is guaranteed to challenge even
the most complacent Christian. You are not likely to walk away from
this book unchanged." CBA Marketplace
"[Pohl] effectively weaves biblical insight, historical precedent,
and practical wisdom, exploring how concern for strangers has been
normative from ancient times. To revitalize this 'moral dimension,
' Pohl challenges readers to move beyond their safety of hosting
people within their familiar social or economic world. While
contemporary examples focus on intentional Christian communities --
such as L'Abri or the Catholic Worker -- the book has rich
implications for house- or church-based ministry. Ultimately,
readers from any church background will learn that as they make
room for others in their homes, more room will become available to
them to receive God's blessings." Christian Retailing
"Making Room is a welcome reminder that as God's people we are all
called to be hospitable to others, whether or not we have what some
call 'the gift of hospitality.' The book would most appeal to those
desiring to make a difference in the lives of others through
hospitality." Publishers Weekly
"Christine Pohl addresses a surprisingly undiscovered topic in
Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition. Far
from a Martha Stewart handbook for Christians, Pohl's work focuses
on the nitty-gritty of forging community hospitality, as evidenced
in such organizations as The Catholic Worker, L'Abri and The Open
Door. Hospitality, she writes, should be more about welcoming
strangers than friends and family."
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