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Laddar... Renewing The City: Reflections On Community Development And Urban Renewalav Robert D. Lupton
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When an expatriate bureaucrat toured a devastated city, he saw more than ashes and ruins. He envisioned a thriving metropolis where God's people could find safety and community. Likewise, when we consider today's urban challenges, we can be daunted by corruption and despair, or we can see opportunities for rejuvenation, restoration and rebirth.Community developer and urban activist Robert D. Lupton looks to the Old Testament example of Nehemiah as a role model for community transformation and renewal. Lupton sees the book of Nehemiah as the memoirs of an urban developer who transformed a decaying city into a place of security and vitality. Placing Nehemiah's story in juxtaposition with contemporary realities offers encouragement and concrete models for how our own metropolitan environments can be revitalized. Nehemiah's example--and Lupton's--offer guidance and hope for all who would seek the welfare of their cities. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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A full two-thirds of this book is a fictional retelling of the Book of Nehemiah, with plenty of embellishment. I don't like it when anyone adds to the biblical narrative in this way.
The other third is a combination of Lupton's thoughts on community development and anecdotes from his own work. He appeared wishy-washy on a few important theological issues and a bit arrogant, and didn't have much to say that is of actual use, in my opinion.
There are better (and more updated) books on this topic available. ( )