A Nazareth Manifesto Av Samuel (Duke University) Wells

<i>A Nazareth Manifesto</i> is an eloquent and impassioned ecumenical proposal for re-envisioning Christianity¿s approach to social engagement away from working ¿for¿ the people to being ¿with¿ them.<br/><br/><ul><li>Questions the effectiveness of the current trend of intervention as a means of fixing the problems of people in distressed and disadvantaged circumstances</li><li>Argues that Jesus spent 90% of his life simply being among the people of Nazareth, sharing their hopes and struggles, therefore Christians should place a similar emphasis on being alongside people in need rather than hastening to impose solutions</li><li>Written by a respected priest and broadcaster and renowned Christian ethicist and preacher</li><li>Supported by historical, contemporary, exegetical and anecdotal illustrations</li></ul>