Blessed are the Consumers
| Author | : Sallie McFague |
| Publisher | : Augsburg Fortress Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0800699602 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780800699604 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (04 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Blessed are the Consumers by : Sallie McFague
Download or read book Blessed are the Consumers written by Sallie McFague and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world bent on consumption, it is imperative that people of religious faith realize the significant role they play in advocating for the earth, and a more humane life for all. Sallie McFague argues that the root of restraint lies in the ancient Christian notion of Kenosis, or self-emptying, which she introduces through the life stories of John Woolman, Simone Weil and Dorothy Day.
