From the Pews in the Back is a book filled with questions about Catholic identity. How do young Catholic women see or define themselves? What is their relationship to the church? What are their struggles and joys?
"This rich collection of essays by a group of eminent Protestant scholars considers the theological and cultural significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The intelligence and generosity these contributors bring to bear on the topic is illuminating. Their labors reflect the truth of the old dictum: De Maria, numquam satis."
Lawrence S. Cunningham
"This volume is an ecumenical, theological, and spiritual treasure. Maxwell Johnson and his colleagues interpret the story of the encounter of Mary of Guadalupe with Juan Diego as a true preaching of the Gospelgood news of salvation, especially for the poor. In the hands of these creative scholars and pastors, an area of theology and spirituality that for too long has been a source of division amo
Mary Catherine Hilkert, OP Professor of Theology University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indi
"American Magnificat: Protestants on Mary of Guadalupe discusses how Mary of Guadalupe, a tradition of Mexican Catholics, has spread towards being embraced by some other aspects of Christianity, namely the Protestant faith, and the influences that ignore sect or branch are things that cannot be ignored. American Magnificat is a choice addition to any Christian studies or general religious collecti
