Pádraig Ó Tuama and Glen Jordan

A leading poet and a theologian reflect on the Old Testament
story of Ruth, a tale that resonates deeply in today's world with
its themes of migration, the stranger, mixed cultures and
religions, law and leadership, women in public life, kindness,
generosity and fear.
Ruth's story speaks directly to many of the issues and deep
differences that Brexit has exposed and to the polarisation taking
place in many societies. Padraig O Tuama and Glenn Jordan bring the
redemptive power of Ruth to bear on today's seemingly intractable
social and political divisions, reflecting on its challenges and
how it can help us be effective in the public square, amplify
voices which are silenced, and be communities of faith in our
present day.
Over the last year, the material that inspired this book has
been used with over 6000 people as a public theology initiative
from Corrymeela, Ireland's longest-established peace and
reconciliation centre. It has been met with an overwhelming
response because of its immediacy and relevance, enabling people
with opposing views to come together and be heard.
Pádraig Ó Tuama and Glen Jordan
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet, theologian and broadcaster who
has worked in reconciliation in Ireland for many years, including
as Leader of the Corrymeela Community. Glenn Jordan, whose untimely
death occurred as this book was being prepared for publication, was
Public Theology Manager for Corrymeela.
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