How the other half worships / Camilo José Vergara.

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Vergara, Camilo J.

Title & Author:

How the other half worships / Camilo José Vergara.

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Description:

xiv, 283 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Religion, transcendence, and denial among America's urban poor -- Church stories -- Architecture, design, and urbanism -- I am here to preach the truth to you : church leaders -- Dealing in hope : pastor, preacher, apostle, minister, elder, congregant -- Theology -- Churches : the public face -- Christian supplies : creating an atmosphere of reverence and devotion.

Summary:

"Domestically and abroad, America is known as the richest country in the world. It is hard not to be impressed by the standard of living in the nation's most affluent suburban and urban neighborhoods. Yet, scattered amid stretches that abound in wealth, the country is home to neighborhoods rife with violence, poverty, segregation, and decay. Within these blighted urban landscapes, however, there is at least one notable example of plenty: churches. They do not always appear as traditional houses of worship, but often emerge from the retrofitted shells of former storefronts, garages, factories, warehouses, domestic dwellings, and public institutions. Regardless of the facade, churches populate America's poorest neighborhoods"--Inside front jacket cover.

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ISBN:

9780813536828 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
0813536820 (hardcover ; alk. paper)

Subject:

City churches United States.
Church buildings United States.
Church buildings
City churches
Religion
Kirchenbau
Slum
Kerkgebouwen.
Religieuze gebruiken.
Geloofsgemeenschappen.
Poor Religious aspects.
Poverty Religious aspects.
Religions United States.
Religious gatherings United States.
Religious facilities United States.
Worship United Stated.
United States Religious life and customs.
United States Religion.
États-Unis Religion.
United States
USA
Verenigde Staten.

Form/genre:

Bildband.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 257813
Call No.: BIB 188356
Status: Available

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