Reconciliation and the Churches in the Transition to Democracy
A series of studies examining the role of churches in countries that have recently experienced a transition from totalitarian or dictatorial rule towards some form of democratic governance. The case studies are drawn from a range of countries in Africa, Central and Latin America, Eastern Europe and Asia.
Forgiving or Forgetting? Churches and the Transition to Democracy in the Philippines
John J. Carroll, S.J. with the assistance of Bernadeth Y. Pasco
A historical account of the unfinished Philippine revolution and the risks churches take in order to be agents of change and reconciliation.
1999, 2nd ed. 2005, 74 pp.
Price: €10 $13
Healing a Nation's Wounds: Reconciliation on the Road to Democracy
Walter Wink
In a broad ranging survey of the theological and ethical issues involved in the process of democratic transition, this book provides the conceptual framework for the specific case studies in the series Reconciliation and the Churches in the Transition to Democracy.
Also available in French and Spanish.
1997, 2nd ed. 2005, 69 pp.
Price: €10 $13
Hope in the Midst of Chaos: Contradiction for Peace & Reconciliation in Nicaragua
Philip E. Wheaton
The author attempts to highlight the struggle and the devastation that the Nicaraguan people have faced. In the midst of chaos breeds hope that civil society can re-build their communities.
A Spanish version is forthcoming.
2002, 2nd ed. 2005, 136 pp.
Price: €15 $20
Iglesias Evangélicas y Derechos Humanos en la Argentina
Pablo R Andiñach, Daniel A. Bruno
Study and analysis of the role played by the Evangelical churches in Argentina in 1976-1988, with a focus on human rights. Pictures the painful but necessary march towards reconciliation, peace, justice and truth in a Latin American context.
2001, 160 pp.
Only Available in Spanish.
Price: €15 $20
Reaching Reconciliation: Churches in the Transitions to Democracy in Eastern and Central Europe
Lucia Ann McSpadden (ed.), Barbara Green (foreword)
Reaching Reconciliation is a collection of history, analysis and understanding of the origins of societal conflict in East Germany, Estonia and Poland and the pursuit of reconciliation by the churches.
2000, 2nd ed. 2005, 280 pp.
Price: €20 $25
Recovering Memory: Guatemalan Churches and the Challenge of Peacemaking
Paul Jeffrey
An analysis of the preconditions for reconciliation and a just peace in Guatemala.
1998, 106 pp.
Price: €15 $20