{"product_id":"the-pandemic-the-holy-wonsuk-ma-9781950971220","title":"The Pandemic \u0026 The Holy Spirit: From Lament to Hope and Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow may the COVID-19 pandemic have influenced Spirit-empowered theology and practice? What are diverse initial responses? Which unique strengths can Spirit-empowered communities offer during times of global crisis? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcademics and reflective practitioners gathered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss these issues at the 2021 Scholars Consultation of Empowered21. This book is the outcome of those conversations, combining the nine original studies with eleven subsequently commissioned chapters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized thematically, beginning with two chapters examining a biblical perspective of pandemics and offering an applied Lukan Pneumatology to post-pandemic life. The book then gives three historical studies before moving to themes of pain, suffering, and depression, justice and oppression, theologizing during the pandemic, and institutional responses, respectively. Among other examples, these chapters share specific case studies of the racialized dimension of the pandemic, as well as how Spirit-empowered communities ministered hope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough current and historical case studies and theological examination, this book offers unique insight into Spirit-empowered responses to the pandemic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wonsuk Ma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1950971228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781950971220\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oru Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d","brand":"Wonsuk Ma","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46140968042751,"sku":"9781950971220","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_db93cb34-2a6c-4566-942d-cb9b60fa5d2f.jpg?v=1726597550","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-pandemic-the-holy-wonsuk-ma-9781950971220","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}