From Publishers Weekly
In the aftermath of September 11, individuals have not ceased to ask why the United States has become the target of terrorists. But the authors of Surviving Terror: Hope and Justice in a World of Violence had already finished all of their essays by the summer of 2001 and sent them to editors Victoria Lee Erickson and Michelle Lim Jones. Their anthology is distinguished by its international cast of contributors; essayists include James Cone, Jergen Moltmann, Peter Ochs, Kosuke Koyama and Luis Rivera-Pag n. They explore terrorism in the Bible, in the Japanese occupation of Korea and in the legacy of African-American slavery, among other things. Although the book's tone is decidedly academic, it offers a substantial and timely contribution to the literature on religion and justice. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Erickson, an associate professor of the sociology of religion at Drew University, and Jones, a doctoral student in religion at that same institution, are interested in feminist issues, which are, in turn, concerned with human violence and its resultant terror. Terror, the editors claim, "aims at inducing emotional reactions which will tear the fabric of social life apart" a timely thesis in light of the September 11 attacks. Loosely organized around four themes (history and terror, politics and sociology of terror, theological leadership, and the Gospel), the 21 essays collected here reflect on the social and human meaning of terror and offer Gospel-based strategies for transcending terror even when terror is embedded in religious practices. As in all anthologies, the quality of the writings varies. Probably the most significant work is Jrgen Moltmann's essay, which reiterates his theology of the tortured Christ. Suitable for libraries of seminaries and universities with large religion departments. David I. Fulton, Coll. of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
Terror‹the threat or act of horrifying violence‹has long been a reality around the world. And after the enormous evil of September 11, 2001, even relatively insulated Americans cannot ignore the terrible effects and possibilities of lethal violence. In Surviving Terror, Victoria Lee Erickson and Michelle Lim Jones have gathered an astonishing collection of essays that calls the church to respond to terror. Focusing on political, religious, spiritual, and other forms of terror, the essays provide a range of perspectives, from the historical and autobiographical to the theological and political. The contributors to this striking and important book have all been inspired by the life and work of Korean minjung theologian David Kwang-sun Suh. They include such distinguished thinkers as Jürgen Moltmann, Kosuke Koyama, James Cone, and Katherine H.S. Moon. Surviving Terror will be vital reading for ethicists, sociologists, theologians, political scientists, and those concerned with Southeast Asian political affairs. Including Essays By: David Kwang-sun Suh Kosuke Koyama Donald Shriver, Jr. Katherine H. S. Moon James Cone Jürgen Moltmann Peter Ochs Walter Burghardt, S. J.

From the Back Cover
Terror--the threat or act of horrifying violence--has long been a reality around the world. And after the enormous evil of September 11, 2001, even relatively insulated Americans cannot ignore the terrible effects and possibilities of lethal violence. In Surviving Terror, Victoria Lee Erickson and Michelle Lim Jones have gathered an astonishing collection of essays that calls the church to respond to terror. Focusing on political, religious, spiritual, and other forms of terror, the essays provide a range of perspectives, from the historical and autobiographical to the theological and political. The contributors to this striking and important book have all been inspired by the life and work of Korean minjung theologian David Kwang-sun Suh. Surviving Terror vitally imparts theological, ethical, and political insight into the hard realities of terror in our world. Victoria Lee Erickson is a chaplain at Drew University, where she also teaches sociology. Michelle Lim Jones is a Ph.D. candidate in systematic theology at Drew University. Contributors include:
Donald W. Shriver, Jr.
Jacqueline J. Lewis-Tillman
James H. Cone
J¸rgen Moltmann
Katherine H. S. Moon
Kosuke Koyama
Peter Ochs
Robin Scroggs
Walter Burghardt, S. J.

About the Author
VICTORIA LEE ERICKSON is a chaplain at Drew University, where she also teaches sociology. MICHELLE LIM JONES is a Ph.D. candidate in systematic theology at Drew University.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Terror -- the threat or act of horrifying violence -- has long been a reality around the world. And after the enormous evil of September 11, 2001, even relatively insulated Americans cannot ignore the terrible effects and possibilities of lethal violence. In Surviving Terror, Victoria Lee Erickson and Michelle Lim Jones have gathered an astonishing collection of essays that calls the church to respond to terror. Focusing on political, religious, spiritual, and other forms of terror, the essays provide a range of perspectives, from the historical and autobiographical to the theological and political. The contributors to this striking and important book have all been inspired by the life and work of Korean minjung theologian David Kwang-sun Suh. Surviving Terror vitally imparts theological, ethical, and political insight into the hard realities of terror in our world.

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Publishers Weekly

In the aftermath of September 11, individuals have not ceased to ask why the United States has become the target of terrorists. But the authors of Surviving Terror: Hope and Justice in a World of Violence had already finished all of their essays by the summer of 2001 and sent them to editors Victoria Lee Erickson and Michelle Lim Jones. Their anthology is distinguished by its international cast of contributors; essayists include James Cone, Jergen Moltmann, Peter Ochs, Kosuke Koyama and Luis Rivera-Pag n. They explore terrorism in the Bible, in the Japanese occupation of Korea and in the legacy of African-American slavery, among other things. Although the book's tone is decidedly academic, it offers a substantial and timely contribution to the literature on religion and justice. (Mar.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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