Resurrection City: A Theology of Improvisation

In Resurrection City Peter Heltzel paints a prophetic picture of an evangelical Christianity that eschews a majority mentality and instead fights against racism, inequality, and injustice, embracing the concerns of the poor and marginalized, just as Jesus did. Placing society's needs front and center, Heltzel calls for radical change and collective activism modeled on God's love and justice.

In particular, Heltzel explores the social forms that love and justice can take as religious communities join together to build beloved cities. He proclaims the importance of improvising for justice -- likening the church's prophetic ministry to jazz music -- and develops a biblical theology of shalom justice. His vision draws inspiration from the black freedom struggle and the lives of Sojourner Truth, Howard Thurman, and Martin Luther King Jr. Pulsing with hope and beauty, Resurrection City compels evangelical Christians to begin a global movement for love and justice that truly embodies the kingdom of God.

Author: Peter Goodwin Heltzel
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 11/01/2012
Pages: 219
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.03w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9780802867599

Review Citation(s):
Books & Culture 11/01/2012 pg. 17
Christian Century 05/01/2013 pg. 28
Choice 10/01/2013

About the Author
Heltzel, Peter Goodwin: - Peter Goodwin Heltzel is associate professor of theology and director of the Micah Institute at New York Theological Seminary. Author of Jesus and Justice: Evangelicals, Race, and American Politics (Yale, 2009) and coeditor of the Prophetic Christianity series, he is also assistant pastor of evangelism at Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City.

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