Includes bibliographical references and index.

Remarks to the Bienenberg Consultation / Konrad Raiser -- Space for theological reflection on being (peace)-church / Fernando Enns -- Globalization and claiming truth / Neal Blough -- The "disavowal of Constantine" in the age of global capital / Peter Dula -- The power of historiography / Alfred Neufeld -- Inculturation : building on the cultures of our past / Ann K. Riggs -- Atonement and the gospel of peace / J. Denny Weaver -- Reconciliation or pacifism? : the Nigerian experience / Patrick K. Bugu -- The gospel of peace and the violence of God / Scott Holland -- Being a peace church in Colombia / Alix Lozano -- Did Jesus love his enemies? / Daniel W. Ulrich -- Paul as mediator / Moiss Mayordomo -- A feminist theological perspective on conflict transformation / Debbie Roberts -- The sacred nature of places / Elaine Bishop -- Intercessors for reunification : toward a peacebuilding church in Korea / Sang Gyoo Lee -- Peace in the tiger's mouth / Alastair McIntosh.

This book shares some of the new conversation between members of the Historic Peace Churches (Mennonites, Quakers, and Brethren) as they reflect on their theology in light of World Council of Churches' current Decade to Overcome Violence. Includes updated presentations rooted in a historic gathering of theologians of these three traditions in Switzerland in 2001. Offered are fresh readings of biblical and theological concepts as well as reflection on contemporary challenges and opportunities. These 16 chapters plus other materials examine theological understandings in light of current world realities. This includes reflection on the reality of globalized culture and structures of power, and the role of national histories. In addition, several chapters reflect on identity and context and how these shape understandings of peace. Reflection from a variety of contexts, including Nigeria, Korea, Colombia, Paraguay, the British Isles and North America, adds richness to the collection. --From publisher's description.