In Biddende Verbondenheid

In a world marked by injustice and suffering, Nico Koopman reclaims prayer as a transformative force. Written during the South African student uprisings, these 52 weekly prayers offer a year-long journey that shapes conscience and action. Drawing on thinkers like Karl Barth and Stanley Hauerwas, prayer becomes a form of protest and resistance. Addressing issues like racism, inequality, and ecological crisis, the book invites readers toward courage, compassion, and active faith – calling them to become agents of justice, dignity, and renewal.

Prof. Nico Koopman is Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Social Impact, Transformation, and Staff at Stellenbosch University and professor of Systematic and Public Theology. Formerly a minister and vice-rector, he is a widely published scholar, founding member of the Global Network for Public Theology, and senior research fellow at Princeton, focusing on public theology, restorative justice, and human dignity.