The Call to Conversion
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- You want faith-based arguments for social justice and public ethics.
- You appreciate a mix of scripture, personal reflection, and political critique.
Maybe skip if...
- You prefer strictly theological or academic treatments without political application.
- You seek a secular policy manual with no religious framing.
Summary
Jim Wallis argues that genuine faith requires ongoing conversion — a reorientation toward compassion, justice, and public engagement — weaving scripture, personal witness, and civic concern into a practical vision for Christians in public life.
Edition on file: 2005 • Harper San Francisco • 224 pages • ISBN 9780060842376.
Why this book now
Ongoing debates about religion in public life make Wallis's plea for moral conversion and civic responsibility still relevant for readers seeking principled engagement.
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At roughly 224 pages, the book is a moderate one-sitting or several-evening read with short chapters suited to reflective pauses and discussion.
What stands out here
This Harper San Francisco edition presents Wallis's accessible, parish-oriented argument combining spiritual testimony and public-policy critique for general readers.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly with passages marked for reflection or group discussion; alternate between reading chapters and pausing to journal reactions or consider practical steps.
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