Bøger udgivet af University of Scranton Press,U.S.

Elucidates the interconnected 'four faces of our being': the political, personal, historical, and sacred. This volume identifies several modes of political activity, warns against the dangers of leaving politics to professional politicians, and urges us to build networks of compassion that include everyone in a just society.

Presents the stories of forty-five converts to Judaism, whose reflective narratives demonstrate that no two converts' experiences are alike, yet most share some common characteristics: a spiritual uneasiness, fear, doubt, and a gradual development of spiritual and intellectual understanding and acceptance of conversion.

During his three years as the leader of El Salvador's Catholic community, Archbishop Oscar Romero had been a source of strength for the poor and oppressed. This video aims to bring Romero's political vision and legacy to life. It is suitable for those interested in the struggle for human dignity and justice around the world.

The School of Chartres was a bold intellectual movement of the twelfth century that introduced the World Soul and the Chartrian cosmology to Christendom. This book analyzes the radical aspects of Chartrian thought and traces their relation to classical and late-antique philosophers such as Boethius and Plato.

Despite the cliche "you can't legislate morality," the laws of the United States do indeed involve a moral element. This title examines the provocative nexus of law, religion, and the Constitution. It includes writings on capital punishment, affirmative action, homeschooling, criminal law, sexual morality, and the sanctity of human life.

The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has been one of the most hotly contested political and economic issues. This book examines small family farms in Mexico that have fared worse economically since NAFTA's passage. It provides historical background, policy analysis, case studies, and comparisons with large agribusiness corporations.

Provides readers with insights into the nature of authority, power, and freedom. This tale begins when a polar bear named Balthazar is captured by hunters and put in a city zoo in Chile. But Balthazar is no ordinary bear, for he faces his grim situation with an uncanny wisdom, a sense of humor, and a strong self-reliance.

End-of-life issues and questions are complex and frequently cause confusion and anxiety. This book examines numerous issues that are pertinent to patients, family members, and health care professionals, including physiology, consciousness, the definition of death, and the distinction between extraordinary and ordinary means.