{"product_id":"have-mercy-following-jesus-in-politically-perilous-times-9781640659957","title":"Have Mercy: Following Jesus in Politically Perilous Times","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn an era of political upheaval, a book that strengthens core Christian convictions through the power of the Gospel. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Bishop of Washington Mariann Edgar Budde called on newly inaugurated President Donald Trump to have mercy during a January 2025 prayer service, the radical political implications of core Gospel work--preaching the Good News, caring for the poor and immigrant, healing the sick, and telling the truth--were laid bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat she asked was not unusual in the long history of God's people. But it took on a radical edge due to the change in political context. The context may have changed, but the work stays the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing Bishop Budde's lead, this book features essays from theologians, ethicists, liturgists, and pastors who will consider one basic Christian commitment--\"Love Thy Neighbor\" or \"Judge not, lest you be judged,\" for example--in light of this political moment. Together, they explore the power of the Gospel for our times and provide resources to Christian leaders and the faith communities they serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo encourage reflection and dialogue, each essay concludes with three discussion questions that can be used in a variety of faith-based settings, from adult formation groups to book clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruthanna Hooke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Divinity \u0026amp; Discourse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781640659957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLambelet, Kyle:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKyle Lambelet\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Ethics and Director of the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice at the Virginia Theological Seminary. He works at the intersections of moral, political, and ascetical theology. He lives in Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHooke, Ruthanna:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuthanna B. Hooke \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Homiletics and Program Director of the Preaching Congregations Initiative, a Lilly-endowment funded congregationally-based program of renewal and formation for preachers and listeners, at the Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePérez-Bullard, Altagracia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAltagracia Perez-Bullard, \u003c\/b\u003ePh.D., is the Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at the Virginia Theological Seminary. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ruthanna Hooke \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48909934854301,"sku":"9781640659957","price":45.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7da9dddc-4215-446b-a34e-02f3716322c4.jpg?v=1789454759","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/have-mercy-following-jesus-in-politically-perilous-times-9781640659957","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}