Transforming Faith

"For the past decades, various theologians have insisted that socialization of persons into the church is basic to the moral life. Granting the importance of community, Daniel contends that moral formation must be directed towards individual development. This is a bold and daring book that will engage anyone interested in theological and ethical reflection."

--William Schweiker, Edward L. Ryerson Distinguished Service Professor of Theological Ethics, The University of Chicago



"In an era focused on the Christian community, its traditions, and its practices, Daniel uses Niebuhr to show that 'radical creativity' must 'disrupt' the Christian community, along with its symbols and norms, for the sake of Christian faithfulness."

--Timothy A. Verhey, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, St. Andrews University, author of Robust Liberalism: H. Richard Niebuhr and the Ethics of American Public Life



"Daniel calls for renewed attention to individuality and individual creativity in moral formation, but not at the expense of community. . . . Thanks to Daniel, we now know a lot more about how Niebuhr engaged G. H. Mead and Josiah Royce, and why that conversation still matters."

--Kristine A. Culp, Associate Professor of Theology, The University of Chicago, editor of The Responsibility of the Church for Society and Other Essays by H. Richard Niebuhr