I'm very happy to report that Graham Ward's contribution to "The Church and Postmodern Culture" Series is in production. The Politics of Discipleship: Becoming Postmodern Citizens makes a singular contribution to the current discussion, and to the series, by considering the shape of global political formation. The book will appear in early summer 2009. Here's a little snippet from the description:
In this fourth volume in the Church and Postmodern Culture series, internationally acclaimed theologian Graham Ward examines the political side of postmodernism in order to discern the contemporary context of the church and describe the characteristics of a faithful, political discipleship. His study falls neatly into two sections. The first, which is the more theoretical section, considers "the signs of the times." Ward names this section "The World," noting that the church must always frame its vision and mission within its worldly context. In the second section, "The Church," he turns to constructive application, providing an account of the Christian practices of hope that engage the world from within yet always act as messengers of God's kingdom.
Ward's study accomplishes two related goals. First, he provides an accessible guide to contemporary postmodernism and its wide-ranging implications. Second, he elaborates a discipleship that informs a faith seeking understanding, which Ward describes as "the substance of the church's political life."
Can't wait.
Posted by: indiefaith | December 02, 2008 at 05:27 PM