{"product_id":"towards-friendshipshaped-communities-a-practical-theology-of-friendship-9781119756941","title":"Towards Friendship-Shaped Communities: A Practical Theology of Friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique and incisive exploration of the place and nature of friendship in both its personal and civic dimensions In Towards Friendship-Shaped Communities: A Practical Theology of Friendship  distinguished theological researcher Anne-Marie Ellithorpe delivers a constructive and insightful exploration of the place and nature of friendship as innate to being human  to the human vocation  and to life within the broader community. Of particular interest to members and leaders of faith communities  this book responds to contemporary concerns regarding relationality and offers a comprehensive theology of friendship. The author provides an inclusive and interdisciplinary study that brings previous traditions and texts into dialogue with contemporary contexts and concerns  including examples from Indigenous and Euro-Western cultures. Readers will reflect on the theology of friendship and the interrelationship between friendship and community  think critically about their own social and theological imagination  and develop an integrative approach to theological reflection that draws on Don Brownings Fundamental Practical Theology. Integrating philosophical  anthropological  and theological perspectives on the study of friendship  this book presents: A thorough introduction to contemporary questions on friendship and discussions of co-existing friendship worlds Comprehensive explorations of friendship in first and second testament writings  as well as friendship within classical and Christian traditions Practical discussions of theology  friendship  and the social imagination  including explorations of mutuality and spirit-shaped friendships Considerations for outworking friendship ideals within communities of practice  from the perspective of strategic (or fully) practical theology Perfect for graduate and advanced undergraduate students taking courses on friendship or practical theology  Towards Friendship-Shaped Communities: A Practical Theology of Friendship will also earn a place in the libraries of scholars of practical theology and community practitioners  including ministers  priests  pastors  spiritual advisors  and counselors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960419278901,"sku":"ByrdShop_1119756944","price":125.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781119756941.jpg?v=1788286869","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/towards-friendshipshaped-communities-a-practical-theology-of-friendship-9781119756941","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}