| Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith Contributor(s): Jacobsen, Eric O. (Author), Peterson, Eugene H. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1587430576 ISBN-13: 9781587430572 Publisher: Brazos Press OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: Christians often talk about claiming our cities for Christ and the need to address urban concerns. But according to Eric Jacobsen, this discussion has remained far too abstract. Sidewalks in the Kingdom challenges Christians to gain an informed vision for the physical layout and structure of the city. Jacobsen emphasizes the need to preserve the nourishing characteristics of traditional city life, including shared public spaces, thriving neighborhoods, and a well-supported local economy. He explains how urban settings create unexpected and natural opportunities to initiate friendship and share faith in Christ. Helpful features including a glossary, bibliography, description of New Urbanism, and companion website (www.sidewalksinthekingdom.com) make this book ideal for study groups. Pastors, city-dwellers, and those interested in urban ministry and development will be encouraged by Sidewalks in the Kingdom. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Social Issues - Social Science | Human Geography - Social Science | Sociology - Urban |
| Dewey: 277.308 |
| LCCN: 2002154569 |
| Series: Christian Practice of Everyday Life |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" (0.80 lbs) 190 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Theometrics - Mainline - Demographic Orientation - Urban - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Christians often talk about claiming our cities for Christ and the need to address urban concerns. But according to Eric Jacobsen, this discussion has remained far too abstract. Sidewalks in the Kingdom challenges Christians to gain an informed vision for the physical layout and structure of the city. Jacobsen emphasizes the need to preserve the nourishing characteristics of traditional city life, including shared public spaces, thriving neighborhoods, and a well-supported local economy. He explains how urban settings create unexpected and natural opportunities to initiate friendship and share faith in Christ. Helpful features include a glossary, a bibliography, and a description of New Urbanism. Pastors, city-dwellers, and those interested in urban ministry and development will be encouraged by Sidewalks in the Kingdom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jacobsen, Eric O.: - Eric O. Jacobsen (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington, and teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of The Space Between: A Christian Engagement with the Built Environment, Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith, and numerous articles exploring connections between the Christian community, the church, and traditional neighborhoods. He is also the coeditor of Traditions in Leadership and The Three Tasks of Leadership and cohost of the Embedded Church podcast. |