Building upon the empirical foundation provided by the historical studies in the first volume of this project, this book brings together historians, sociologists, theologians and ethicists for an interdisciplinary conversation on the study of American congregations. The essays in this volume address three general questions: where is the congregation located on the broader map of American culture and religious life?; what defines congregations - what are their distinctive qualities, practices, tasks and roles in American culture?; and what patterns of leadership and organization characterize congregations in America? The contributors argue that the congregation is crucial to our understanding of religion in America and that congregational studies deserve a central place in research and teaching on American religion.
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'These essays greatly enhance our understanding of the ways in which congregations have been changing in response to their social surroundings. Against the hoopla of 'church growth' specialists, the authors of this volume present a sober analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary congregations. They demonstrate that maintaining a spiritual presence is a complicated business--and that we should not be deceived into thinking that numeric growth is the sine qua non of a successful ministry.' Robert Wuthnow, Princeton University.
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Librería: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Nº de ref. del artículo: 0226901882-8-1-29
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Librería: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Hardback. Condición: Good. Building upon the empirical foundation provided by the historical studies in the first volume of this project, this book brings together historians, sociologists, theologians and ethicists for an interdisciplinary conversation on the study of American congregations. The essays in this volume address three general questions: where is the congregation located on the broader map of American culture and religious life?; what defines congregations - what are their distinctive qualities, practices, tasks and roles in American culture?; and what patterns of leadership and organization characterize congregations in America? The contributors argue that the congregation is crucial to our understanding of religion in America and that congregational studies deserve a central place in research and teaching on American religion. Nº de ref. del artículo: 00104395907
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Librería: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Hardback. Condición: Good. Building upon the empirical foundation provided by the historical studies in the first volume of this project, this book brings together historians, sociologists, theologians and ethicists for an interdisciplinary conversation on the study of American congregations. The essays in this volume address three general questions: where is the congregation located on the broader map of American culture and religious life?; what defines congregations - what are their distinctive qualities, practices, tasks and roles in American culture?; and what patterns of leadership and organization characterize congregations in America? The contributors argue that the congregation is crucial to our understanding of religion in America and that congregational studies deserve a central place in research and teaching on American religion. Nº de ref. del artículo: CIN0226901882G
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Librería: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 4338435-75
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Librería: Katsumi-san Co., Cambridge, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Hard Cover. Condición: Good+. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good- Dust Jacket. 1st Printing. Several pages have partially erased, very faint red-pencil underlining; corners bumped; dust jacket has light wear. ix, [1], 292 p. [otob: 53]. Nº de ref. del artículo: 207303
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Librería: Eighth Day Books, LLC, Wichita, KS, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Perfect copy in lightly rubbed jacket. Nº de ref. del artículo: 105632
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Librería: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, Estados Unidos de America
Cloth Over Board. Condición: Fair. Signed and Inscribed. Cover suffers corner bumping at all corners, edge wear, especially to upper edges and at head of spine, extensive rubbing throughout, specifically pronounced throughout the back cover, and overall fading of cloth color due to age. DJ is in good order save for some minor rubbing throughout. Inner text is clean, top edge has spotted, but the whole remains tight in binding. Both editors have signed and inscribed the title page. No ownership or other markings. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and Inscribed By Editors. Nº de ref. del artículo: 033630
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Librería: Antiquariaat Schot, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Holanda
Original publisher's yellow [ & blue] cloth hardback, blue title spine, pictorial dustjacket, very thick 8vo: Volume 1. Portraits of Twelve Religious Communities: xij, 712pp., 12 contributions with illustrations - notes & references, list contributors, index, table of contents. Volume 2. New Perspectives in the Study of Congregations: x, 292pp., 8 contributions with notes & references,afterword, list contributors, index, table of contents. Very fine copies - as new. Nº de ref. del artículo: 149218
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Librería: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Nº de ref. del artículo: Q-0226901882
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Librería: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Brand New. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780226901886
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