William Stringfellow (1928–1985)

Very insightful book into how 'the powers' are at work within society. Stringfellow writes in the context of civil rights and opposition to the Vietnam war but his social insight remains applicable in the contemporary context.Stringfellow uses the metaphor of Babylon (as used in the book of Revelations) to discuss how the Powers working in society are aligned against humanity and God. He also uses the metaphor of Jerusalem breaking through and speaking life and hope into society.

Some show more thought provoking social insight and a great read of Revelations against a contemporary setting. This is good stuff. show less

Ignored by scholars and mistaken as a "popular" or "lay" theologian, William Stringfellow is now, belatedly, emerging as one of the most significant theologians of the 20th century. His opus can now be seen in this brilliantly orchestrated anthology for what it is -- the germal articulation of the theology of the 3rd millennium. This volume also includes a concise autobiographical section and a thorough bibliography. An introductory essay by the editor comments on Stringfellow's major works, show more setting the impact of his thought in an historical context. show less