From its earliest days, the Church has struggled to be in the world but not of it. Controversies in Rome and Corinth over what Christians could eat or not eat. Paul attempting to appease Judean nationalists in the Temple and being arrested....
In several thought-provoking plenary sessions, Dr. Rah emphasized the temptation of a dominant culture to overlook the importance of lament, which is an important expression for minority cultures. ...
So begins the portrayal of an anxious young captain, commanding his first ship, coping with the intimidation he feels in relation to his new crew....