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A Breath of Fresh Air
Amelia C. Boomershine
其他書名
Biblical Storytelling with Prisoners
出版Wipf and Stock Publishers, 2017-03-28
主題Religion / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & HermeneuticsReligion / Christian Theology / EthicsReligion / GeneralHistory / General
ISBN16109770419781610977043
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=ZPpTDwAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Breath of Fresh Air: Biblical Storytelling with Prisoners challenges the behemoth of mass incarceration through the convergence of biblical storytelling pedagogy, restorative justice principles, and peacemaking circle structure. Circle of the Word is an interactive, creative process of engagement with biblical stories. It is a spiritual intervention that addresses an American criminal justice system that is retributive, discriminatory, and out of control. Boomershine reports on the impact of Circle of the Word for incarcerated men and women and grounds Circle of the Word in a multifaceted foundation: the study of the Bible as performance literature, the history of prison reform in Enlightenment England, the doctrine of the Word of God, and the development-of-hope theory. Since the purpose of the book is both advocacy and empowerment, a how-to chapter is included with details for implementation. Participation in Circle of the Word has proven to be a transformative experience for men and women directly impacted by mass incarceration--discovering community in the midst of isolation and hope in the midst of despair.