“Sabbath, in the first instance, is not about worship. It is about work stoppage. It is about withdrawal from the anxiety system of Pharaoh, the refusal to let one’s life be defined by production and consumption and the endless pursuit of private well-being.”
Quote by Walter Brueggemann
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Journey to the Common Good
This book delves into the concept of common good, examining its historical and philosophical underpinnings and its implications for modern society. more
Author
Walter Brueggemann
Walter Brueggemann (born 1933) is a prominent American Old Testament scholar and theologian, renowned for his innovative theological interpretations of the Hebrew Bible. He served as Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary in San Francisco. His influential work "The Prophetic Imagination" has become a classic in biblical theology, and his scholarship bridges critical biblical study with contemporary social justice concerns. more
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