TY - BOOK AU - Miller,Michael StA. TI - Freedom in resistance and creative transformation SN - 9780739173534 AV - BT810.3 U1 - 261.7 23 PY - 2013/// CY - Lanham, MD PB - Lexington Books KW - Liberty KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Liberté KW - Aspect religieux KW - Christianisme KW - RELIGION KW - Christian Life KW - Social Issues KW - bisacsh KW - General KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Title Page -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Establishing Conceptual Foundations -- Freedom as a Concept and Ideal -- Clearing a Path for Freedom -- Free-will Established as a Christian Problematic -- Reformed, but Not Free -- The Mixed Message of the Scriptures Regarding Freedom -- The Journey Toward Freedom-Restructuring Theological Foundations -- Breaking Away in the Name of Freedom -- God-Talk and Human Freedom -- Struggling for Freedom at Ground Level -- Freedom in Its Negative and Positive Aspects -- Freedom in Imagination -- Modest Imaginings for Freedom-Oriented Ecclesiology -- Bibliography -- Index N2 - The practice of freedom that is finite, realistically libertarian, and relational is vital for the wholesome development of human beings. In promoting this idea, Michael Miller challenges traditional Christian teachings that have hindered the pursuit of freedom by human beings on the basis of their humanity per se. It also provides theological, ethical, and ecclesiological insights to inspire ventures in freedom and guidance to those who are on the path of freedom UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=561049 ER -