Bibliograph

Good news about injustice, a witness of courage in a hurting world, Gary A. Haugen ; foreword by John Stott

Type

Label

Good news about injustice, a witness of courage in a hurting world, Gary A. Haugen ; foreword by John Stott

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-274)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Good news about injustice

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

11268491872

Responsibility statement

Gary A. Haugen ; foreword by John Stott

Series statement

IVP signature collection

Sub title

a witness of courage in a hurting world

Summary

"God is in the business of using the unlikely to bring about justice and mercy. In Good News About Injustice, Gary Haugen offers stories of courageous Christians who have stood up for justice in the face of human trafficking, forced prostitution, racial and religious persecution, and torture. Throughout the book he provides concrete guidance on how ordinary Christians can rise up to seek justice throughout the world"--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Foreword / by John Stott -- Preface to tenth anniversary edition -- Preface to the first edition -- Part I: Taking up the challenge -- The rage in Rwanda : a suburban Christian confronts genocide -- Preparing the mind and spirit through Scripture -- Champions of justice : three courageous Christians --Part II: Hope amid despair : God's four affirmations about justice -- Hope in the God of justice -- Hope in the God of compassion -- Hope in the God of moral clarity -- Hope in the God of rescue : an action plan -- Part 3: Real-world tools for rescuing the oppressed -- Answers for difficult questions : God and injustice -- Anatomy of injustice : violence and deception -- Investigating the deceptions -- Intervening for the victims -- Case by case : strategies to stand for "the one" -- The body of Christ in action : what we all can do

Target audience

adult

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