Instead of Death: New and Expanded Edition (William Stringfellow Library)

The first edition of Instead of Death a critique of both the institutions of the Church and the more secular but no less destructive institutions of the state became a small classic. After its publication Stringfellows life was deeply affected by a serious illness his work in East Harlen and his efforts on behalf of the cause of womens ordination to the priesthood. Thus although a substantial portion of the original text was unchanged his experiences had given him added insights that were expressed in two new chapters: one on money and the struggle for security the other on the politics of death and life. A long preface dealing with Stringfellows motivations for writing this expanded version of Instead of Death is also included.