Pastor: A Fictional Reminiscence--with Conversations on Religion and Society by

Description: Pastor by James Stanley Barlow This lively narrative presents some provocative thinking about the role of religion in society. Looking back from nowadays, the minister, Robert Staten, tells the story of his own struggle with the question while he was working in a southern parish in the nineteen-fifties. His stance is that of a progressive, who nevertheless grew up in fundamentalist pietism. Pastor, like the Church-of-England based novels of Susan Howatch, is both sympathetic and realistic. The first-person narratives by the minister and others important to the story draw you right into their skin. Hence, the book is somewhat like Marilynne Robinsons Gilead. The impacts of Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, Jr. and other religious leaders are not neglected in chapters like "Vocation" and "Religion on the Midway". The narrative gets to the heart of social and religious issues that are very much with us today. The young minister is a WWII air force veteran, and his wife is a former social studies teacher from upstate New York.. They work together to help make the church succeed. All the while, the protagonist is being urged by his big brother friend, Charles, to kick the traces and change his vocation. The antagonist friend represents about every negative criticism of organized religion one can imagine. The book vividly describes various aspects of parish life as the conscientious pastor goes about his duties, which include counseling and consoling, marrying and burying. All the while he is wrestling with his own misgivings about his role and his faith. Then, suddenly, catastrophe hits in the form of a mysterious church fire. This and other revealing episodes broaden his understanding of religion in our pluralistic world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This lively narrative presents some provocative thinking about the role of religion in society. Looking back from nowadays, the minister, Robert Staten, tells the story of his own struggle with the question while he was working in a southern parish in the nineteen-fifties. His stance is that of a progressive, who nevertheless grew up in fundamentalist pietism. Pastor, like the Church-of-England based novels of Susan Howatch, is both sympathetic and realistic. The first-person narratives by the minister and others important to the story draw you right into their skin. Hence, the book is somewhat like Marilynne Robinsons Gilead. The impacts of Billy Graham, Martin Luther King, Jr. and other religious leaders are not neglected in chapters like "Vocation" and "Religion on the Midway". The narrative gets to the heart of social and religious issues that are very much with us today. The young minister is a WWII air force veteran, and his wife is a former social studies teacher from upstate New York. They work together to help make the church succeed. All the while, the protagonist is being urged by his big brother friend, Charles, to kick the traces and change his vocation.The antagonist friend represents about every negative criticism of organized religion one can imagine. The book vividly describes various aspects of parish life as the conscientious pastor goes about his duties, which include counseling and consoling, marrying and burying. All the while he is wrestling with his own misgivings about his role and his faith. Then, suddenly, catastrophe hits in the form of a mysterious church fire. This and other revealing episodes broaden his understanding of religion in our pluralistic world. Author Biography Barlow, was born in Johnson City, TN on August 25th. He looks back on careers as Air Force navigator (WWII), Presbyterian minister, and college dean and professor--University of Minnesota, Columbia University (religion) and City University of New York (philosophy, College of Staten Island). He also lives in Bradenton, FL. Details ISBN1481711903 Author James Stanley Barlow Short Title PASTOR Pages 332 Language English ISBN-10 1481711903 ISBN-13 9781481711906 Media Book Format Paperback Residence Leonia, NJ, US Birth 1924 DEWEY FIC Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-03-21 Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Place of Publication Bloomington Imprint AuthorHouse Subtitle A Fictional Reminiscence--with Conversations on Religion and Society UK Release Date 2013-03-21 AU Release Date 2013-03-21 NZ Release Date 2013-03-21 US Release Date 2013-03-21 Publisher AuthorHouse Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:84487966;

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