A Covenantal Imagination

"These stimulating essays draw on the central biblical image of covenant to argue that human freedom and social connectedness can be mutually supportive, not opposed. They . . . argue that the covenant that can link us to God and one another sheds ethical light on practical areas ranging from family life . . . to the struggle against racism and pursuit of post-conflict reconciliation. A valuable contribution that can guide our divided society to greater mutual respect and solidarity."

--David Hollenbach, SJ, Georgetown University



"A Covenantal Imagination is a fitting testament to a lifetime's work as a theologian and ethicist. The depth and scope of reflections in this volume demonstrate Everett's commitment to understanding Christian ethics as touching on every dimension of human life . . . . The thread that ties these essays together is Everett's understanding of covenant as the key to the moral framework in which Christian social ethics is done."

--Scott Paeth, DePaul University



"In these essays, Everett traverses an extraordinary array of ethical issues, ranging through the ecological crisis, marriage, family and work, the importance of federalism and reconciliation in political life, and much more. The theological theme of covenant anchors his interpretation of these issues, but Everett's sociological imagination, interwoven with the insightful use of metaphor, symbol, and story, leads the reader at every point to see the world refreshed and anew. An invaluable treasury."

--Jon P. Gunnemann, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, emeritus