{"product_id":"the-kingdom-of-children-a-liberation-theology-9780802882837","title":"The Kingdom of Children: A Liberation Theology","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Liberation Theology Centering Children in Faith Communities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpower the children in your faith community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChildren are marginalized in our churches, dismissed into Sunday school or silenced for lengthy sermons aimed at adults. R. L. Stollar has spent his career advocating for the rights of children, and he thinks it's time to stop talking down to children and start listening to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Kingdom of Children\u003c\/i\u003e, Stollar proposes a liberation theology of the child. Stollar begins with a theoretical framework that centers children in our theology and ecclesial life. Reframing biblical stories to center children, we can see how the binding of Isaac reflects the spiritual effects of child abuse, or how children like Miriam can serve as leaders in their communities. Using scriptural examples as well as real studies of children's spiritual lives, Stollar asserts that children can be priests, prophets, and theologians in our communities. Each chapter concludes with activities and discussion points for introducing the book's concepts to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssential Resource for Youth Ministers and Parents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Kingdom of Children\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for youth ministers, parents, and anyone who works with children. By embracing the liberation of children, we can avoid stunting their spiritual growth and passing on trauma. And when we lift up children--truly value and learn from them--we build up the kingdom of God here in our communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. L. Stollar\u003c\/b\u003e is a child liberation theologian and an advocate for children and abuse survivors. He holds an MHS in child protection from Nova Southeastern University and an MA in Eastern classics from St. John's College.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680493605138,"sku":"9780802882837","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9379930-a930-4152-8cfb-b2b35d1ce713.jpg?v=1734906909","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-kingdom-of-children-a-liberation-theology-9780802882837","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}