In the Spirit of St. Francis and the Sultan Christian Living_ Faith Nolan's theme is not simply

Nolan's theme is not simply one of resistance

Drawing on the radical hope of Christian faith--the promise of the Kingdom of God and the resurrection--Jon Sobrino presents a bold counter-cultural challenge to a "civilization of wealth" that lives off the blood of the poor

completely updating it in light of contemporary anthropological and missiological thought and in face of current world conditions

and listen to the Word of God in Jesus

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In the Spirit of St. Francis and the Sultan Christian Living_ Faith Nolan's theme is not simplyTaking up the story of the peaceful encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al Kamil in Damietta, Egypt in 1219, the authors aim to increase basic understanding of one another's beliefs between Christians and Muslims. Further, they show how Christians and Muslims can draw on values common to both traditions to work together to build more just and peaceful communities. In clear, accessible language the book describes the core beliefs