Transforming Violence
Linking Local and Global Peacemaking

Robert Herr and Judy Zimmerman Herr

"This book builds on the long experience with local and global strategies for peacemaking and can therefore serve as an important resource for all who want to help build a culture of peace."—Konrad Raiser, General Secretary, World Council of Churches, in the Foreword

"We hope this book contributes to ongoing ecumenical discussion as Christians from many contexts and traditions find ways to be peacemakers."—Robert Herr and Judy Zimmerman Herr, in the Preface

Summary: How do Christians think about peacemaking in a new millenium? What can we do about ethnic and religious conflicts? How can we create peaceful communities and influence the world system?

Noted writers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America tackle such questions. Drawing on rich traditions and experiences, they ponder peacemaking in local and global settings.

Authors include Jim Forest, Walter Wink, Dorothee Soelle, Duane K. Friesen and Glen H. Stassen, Chaiwat Satha-Anand, Gerald J. Pillay, Elise Boulding, Doug Hostetter, Andries Odendaal and Chris Spies, Dekha Ibrahim and Janice Jenner, David Jackman, Lisa Schirch, Kathleen Kern, John Paul Lederach, Andrea Bartoli, Martin Shupack and Rachel Brett, Lauree Hersch Meyer.

This book is a gift from the historic peace churches (Mennonites, Brethren, Quakers) to the world church. Shared are insights and experiences of interest to persons of any Anyone interested in peacemaking.

Audience: Anyone interested in peacemaking.

Classification: Peacemaking—Christian and interfaith; case studies—national and international

The Editors: Robert Herr and Judy Zimmerman Herr, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, are Directors in the Peace Office of Mennonite Central Committee. They have had published articles and papers related to their MCC work and peace interests. The Herrs studied at Goshen College and hold degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.

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Publisher: Herald Press with Pandora Press U.S. imprint
Available: Now
Pages: 256
Price: $9.99 ($14.25 in Canada)
Format: 5 15/16 x 9 trade paperback
ISBN: 0-8361-9098-X
LOC: 98-27605

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