Joel J. Shuman, associate professor and chair of the department of theology at King's College is the author of several books. L. Roger Owens earned his Ph.D. in theology and ethics from Duke University and is copastor at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church.
""It may surprise some of Wendell Berry's many followers that his
views have been greatly influenced by his Christian faith, and it
may surprise some Christians that their communities and their
theology very much need to be influenced by Berry's kind of
Christianity. These are the insights we owe to the contributors of
this important book."" -- Albert Borgmann, author of Real American
Ethics
""Presents the sophisticated, yet accessible writing of clear
thinking, principled individuals who care deeply about their faith
and the places and communities in which they live."-- Christianity
and Literature" --
""This is a remarkable collection for reference and
reflection."--Mary Popham, The Courier Journal" --
""Wendell Berry is our most important writer at work in this
country.... [Wendell Berry and Religion] will help people see the
roots of his work, beyond the idea that he is 'writing about
farming.'"" -- Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature
"Editors Joel J. Shuman and L. Roger Owens examine the theological
themes found throughout Berry's work and seek to expose those
Christian principles while at the same time critiquing them." --
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"Shuman presents articles based on how the work of author Wendell
Berry can be interpreted in to the context of living a true
Christian life." --
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