Sharing the Bread of Life: Hospitality and Resistance At the Open Door Community

Sharing the Bread of Life: Hospitality and Resistance at the Open Door Community by Peter R. Gathje is a comprehensive history of the Open Door Community, a residential Christian community in Atlanta dedicated to serving the homeless and advocating for social justice. Published in 2006 to commemorate the community's 25th anniversary, the book delves into the origins, development, and daily operations of the Open Door. It highlights their commitment to hospitality, communal living, and activism, providing insights into their work with homeless individuals and prisoners, as well as their efforts against systemic injustices like homelessness and the death penalty. Through narratives and reflections, Gathje illustrates how the community embodies its faith through acts of service and resistance.