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The Cross in the Midst of Creation: Following Jesus, Engaging the Powers, Transforming the World links Christian understandings of creation, atonement, and the biblical principalities and powers. Author Sharon Delgado asserts that the crucifixion is ongoing as institutional powers diminish human life and destroy creation and that the resurrection is ongoing as faith overcomes despair and the Spirit equips people to rise in courage and follow Jesus into the heart of the struggle for a transformed world. 

This book explores and critiques traditional doctrines and popular teachings about the cross and draws from various stories of Jesus and biblical metaphors to offer life-enhancing perspectives on this core symbol of Christian faith. It presents the cross as a symbol of God’s presence throughout creation and undying love as revealed in Jesus, the path of discipleship, the moral bankruptcy of the dominating powers, engagement through nonviolent resistance, God’s triumph over the powers, and hope for the world.

This book challenges those who seek to follow Jesus to throw off despair and complacency, exposes disempowering and hate-filled teachings that claim to be Christian, and reclaims the gospel as a force for healing, empowerment, and both personal and social transformation.  

By participating in the ongoing story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and experiencing the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit, we discover the creative power and at the heart of this and every universe: the all-encompassing, infinite, eternal love of God. 

Order The Cross in the Midst of Creation through your local bookstore, to help local bookstores  survive and thrive.  The book is also available through online book distributors, including Amazon.com. For bulk or signed copies, contact Sharon. To order from the publisher, or for a free Review or Exam Copy, go to  Fortress Press.