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A Prophet to the Peoples
Paul Farmer’s Witness and Theological Ethics
Edited by Jennie Weiss Block, M. Therese Lysaught and Alexandre A. Martins
Series: Global Theological Ethics
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
408 Pages, 6.00 x 9.00 x 0.82 in
- Paperback
- 9781666765038
- Published: May 2023
$51.00 / £41.00 / AU$76.00
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The Global Theological Ethics book series focuses on works that feature authors from around the world, draw on resources from the traditions of Catholic theological ethics, and attend to concrete issues facing the world today. It advances the Journal of Moral Theology's mission of fostering scholarship deeply rooted in traditions of inquiry about the moral life, engaged with contemporary issues, and exploring the interface of Catholic moral theology, philosophy, economics, political philosophy, psychology, and more.
This series is sponsored in conjunction with the Catholic Theological Ethics and the World Church. The CTEWC recognizes the need to dialogue from and beyond local cultures and to interconnect within a world church. Its global network of scholars, practitioners, and activists fosters cross-cultural, interdisciplinary conversations--via conferences, symposia, and colloquia, both in-person and virtually--about critical issues in theological ethics, shaped by shared visions of hope.
“Paul Farmer was on a quest for wisdom. He sought phronesis: practical wisdom for the art of living. He found the soul of care. Religion inspired him to endure and transcend. He aspired to a revolutionary mercy. Readers who know his social medicine and those new to his praxis will get closer to the mystery of his soul by reading these chapters. Eye-opening!”
—Arthur Kleinman, professor of anthropology, Harvard University
“Paul Farmer’s legacy as a doctor of the poor and a teacher of humanity is nourishment for theologians and for all who are committed to seeking out the insignificant ones of history in whom the God of life is encountered. His was an active and responsible hope, and this book is a testament to a life freely and joyfully given in love.”
—Gustavo Gutiérrez, OP, professor emeritus of theology, University of Notre Dame
“A Prophet to the Peoples brings together an extraordinary group of scholars and practitioners to engage and honor the life of an extraordinary person. It makes clear Paul Farmer’s legacy is not a simple isolated moment captured in time but was deeply informed by and an extension of a rich historical tradition of theological ethics. A Prophet to the Peoples reminds us that matters of global public health are matters of theological ethics—it will be of immense help to those working for health justice.”
—Patrick T. Smith, associate research professor of theological ethics and bioethics, Duke Divinity School
“A Prophet to the Peoples offers a moving and thought-provoking tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer. The theological themes in these essays—accompaniment, hope, mercy, and structural violence—shaped his teachings and inspired the founding of Partners In Health, whose mission is rooted in the practices of liberation theology and the inherent dignity and value of every person. This book uplifts those values, inviting us all to commit to living change in the world.”
—Sheila Davis, CEO, Partners In Health
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