God and Globalization: Volume 4: Globalization and Grace(Theology for the 21st Century)

Table of Contents:
Acknowlegments Foreword by Justo González Introduction: Faith and Globalization A. Three Worrisome Developments B. Defining the Terms C. The Temptation to Imperialism D. Some Historical Precedents E. On Capitalism and Socialism F. The Better Evidence G. What Then Do We Need? 1. The Question: A Review and a Direction A. The Purposes of This Volume B. What We Have Done: A Brief Review C. A Short Genealogy of Globalization D. Religion in the World's Civilizations E. Representative Figures F. Must Religions also Clash? G. A Third Option 2. The Approach: "Public Theology" A. What Does Public Theology Do? B. Public Theology and Modern Philosophy: An Impasse? C. A Brief History of the Idea D. Why a "Public" Theology? E. Why Not a "Political" Theology? F. The Meanings of "Theology" G. Why a "Christian" Public Theology? 3. The First Grace: Creation A. Toward Biblical Doctrines B. "In the Beginning..." C. Creation is not Nature D. The Cultural Mandate E. The Image and Human Capacities F. The First Grace Betrayed G. "Out of the Garden" 4. The Second Grace: Providence A. Living With Sin B. The Covenant Inspired C. The Elements of Covenant D. A Comment on Moral Law E. The Third Element: Purposes F. Vocations G. But There Were Prophets H. And Priests Too I. The Question of Kings J. A Note on Wisdom K. The Covenant and Offices Renewed 5. The Third Grace: Salvation A. Grace Enfleshed B. Saving Grace C. New Directions in Missions D. Social Conversions E. Where is the Kingdom Hope? F. The Kingdom is Still Coming G. What Difference Does It Make? H. Toward Sanctification? 6. A Summary with Conclusions and Implications A. Globalizing Christian Ethics B. Globalization as "Another Fall" C. The "Providential Grace" View D. Thus, Globalization as Mission

About the Author :
Max L. Stackhouse is Rimmer and Ruth de Vries Professor of Reformed Theology and Public Life Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary and coordinating editor of the God and Globalization series.

Review :
"Stackhouse's Globalization and Grace significantly contributes to existing literature that examines how theology can help guide and direct the human community in this new era of complex and revolutionary global change. The fourth in a series edited by S. and sponsored by the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, N. J., the volume maps out contours of a Christian public theology that can offer a social ethic capable of renewing communities around the globe and thereby help reform contemporary dominant 'powers.'... S.'s most important contribution is the rereading of central categories of Christian faith, such as creation, providence, and salvation, through the new lens of globalization. The book offers new wineskins of thought capable of holding this new social reality as we become increasingly more conscious of our interconnectedness and interdependence." -Daniel G. Groody, C.S.C., Theological Studies, March 2009 "Combining theology, sociology, social theory, and ethics, Stackhouse's 'public theology' offers a very judicious, and generally favorable, evaluation of globalization understood not only in economic or geopolitical terms but with particular attention to cultural dynamics...Globalization and Grace is not light reading, but it is the kind of book that fifty or a hundred years from now, may be celebrated for its prescience." -First Things, May 2008, No. 183 "Stackhouse's attempt to show the indebtedness of globalization to Christianity is insightful, and supports his contention that Christianity can help guide it. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers." -CHOICE "In this important book the author has grasped what the Christian Faith means for globalization and what globalization means for the Christian faith." -Catholic Library World "In his treatments of providence and salvation Stackhouse convincingly mines the biblical narrative for its capacity, especially as appropriated by public theology, to guide and morally regulate complex civilizations...I am persuaded that Stackhouse's cosmopolitan view offers more promise than does sectarian withdrawal. I am also convinced that constructive engagement with globalization is required for Christians who wish to remain committed broadly to history, God's creativity and the goodness of the created world." - Stephen Healey, The Christian Century, July 2008 "[T]he scholars at CTI can be congratulated for launching this debate on the profound philosophical implications of a primarily economic phenomenon, globalization, that is raising living standards and eroding ethnic and class distinctions throughout the world." -Wall Street Journal online