John W. De Gruchy Bücher

This widely acclaimed and influential volume is now available in a greatly revised and expanded twenty-fifth anniversary edition that places the monumental religious struggle against South African apartheid into a larger and instructive global setting. De Gruchy's authoritative and newly updated account of Christian complicity with and then resistance to one of the world's most notoriously repressive regimes holds indispensable lessons and "dangerous memories" for all concerned about evil, justice, and racial reconciliation.

Engaging with pressing global issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, this book explores the intersection of Christian faith and social justice. It argues that faith should not be an escape from reality but a means to confront it, drawing on the legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The author addresses five critical challenges—racism, power dynamics, technology's impact, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the threat of conflict and disease—while examining faith's role in fostering creativity, redemption, and responsible freedom in a troubled world.

The concept of Kairos highlights critical moments in time when urgent change is necessary to avoid disaster. It emphasizes the apocalyptic nature of the present, urging individuals to recognize and respond to these pivotal instances before facing dire consequences. The book explores the significance of these transformative moments and the imperative for action in the face of chaos.