Hope Indeed!: Remarkable Stories of Peacemakers Tapa blanda - 2008

N. Gerald Shenk has devoted his life to studying the dynamics of religion and social conflict, and promoting paths that lead to peace. He lived and taught for nine years as a young adult in the former Yugoslavia (1977-83, 1986-89), and partnered with local Christians after the break-up of the communist order created turmoil and ethnic warfare in the Balkans (1990-95). Shenk's work with peacemakers in the former Yugoslavia gave him a deep respect for the courage it takes to face down fears while moving to help heal the wounds of war. His 2003 sabbatical in Jerusalem gave him further insights into the complexities of dealing with deep religious tensions while praying for and pursuing true peace with justice. He participated in a theological conference in Iran in September 2006, and later that month also met the Iranian President in New York City with a religious delegation. Shenk writes and teaches on themes of Christian peacemaking, social transformation, and religious pluralism. Since 1989, he teaches at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Virginia, and also returns to teach in Croatia at the Evangelical Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.