Hauerwas, Stanley, 1940-

Living gently in a violent world : the prophetic witness of weakness / Stanley Hauerwas & Jean Vanier ; introduction by John Swinton. - Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Books, c2008. - 115 p. ; 21 cm. - Resources for reconciliation .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [107]-110).

Introduction: Living gently in a violent world / by John Swinton -- The fragility of l'Arche and the friendship of God / by Jean Vanier -- Finding God in strange places : why l'Arche needs the church / by Stanley Hauerwas -- The vision of Jesus : living peaceably in a wounded world / by Jean Vanier -- The politics of gentleness / by Stanley Hauerwas -- Conclusion: L'Arche as a peace movement / by John Swinton.

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Disabilities--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Church work with people with disabilities.

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