The Essential James Luther Adams: Selected Essays and AddressesRevealing essays discuss the religious power of music, the role of the liberal church in social justice, the historical origins of the free church movement, the balance of spirituality and social responsibility and more. Spans Adams' entire career. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Faith and Freedom | 17 |
Time and History | 85 |
Association and Action | 149 |
Voluntary Associations | 179 |
Further Resources | 239 |
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