StarAstrologer - Books : The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good About the Good News?
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 200
EAN: 9780060000745
ISBN: 0060000740
Label: HarperOne
Manufacturer: HarperOne
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: September 01, 2008
Publisher: HarperOne
Release Date: September 09, 2008
Sales Rank: 19821
Studio: HarperOne
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How the Church Domesticated Jesus
With his unique blend of eloquence and insight, the esteemed Harvard minister Peter J. Gomes invites us to hear anew the radical nature of Jesus' message of hope and change. Using examples from ancient times as well as from modern pop culture, The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus shows us why the good news is every bit as relevant today as when it was first preached.
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The front flap of this book suggests that the Church insists upon making Jesus the object of its attention rather than heeding His message. It suggests that the book will tell us how to live out Jesus' original revolutionary message of hope.
The book then proceeds to meander from topic to topic in a negative and sarcastic tone, tearing down and criticizing conservative Christians, with no clear insight on how readers can put Jesus' words to practical use with the exception of redistribution ... Read More
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I have gleaned deeper comprehension of Bible themes and concepts by this book. I would say, "Buy this book!" to anyone looking for a guide to deeper comprehension of the Word.
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Orthodox believers, the strictly Orthodox, don't need to go here. Or maybe you should--if you are willing to think--to do what the Bible said do, "Worship the Lord Thy God with all thy heart, MIND, and strength.
For those who want to think and aren't afraid to delve into new areas of thought in an effort to make the faith come alive, truly alive, this is a good book, a very good book. But for those who want to read more of what they already believe, for those who want to stay in the cocoon of ... Read More
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My book came promptly and in good condition, as promised. Impressive service. The book is typically fine Gomes fare.
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One of the great ironies of the past 2000 years is that the message(s) of Jesus have been lost and billions of people preach Jesus while ignoring his message. Peter Gomes deals with just this issue in a masterful manner, at least in the first four chapters. His historical scholarshiop is impressive as is the breath and depth of his knowledge. Part 1 of his book needs to be read by any serious student of Christianity.
Somewhere along the line, Gomes appears to get lost (Ironically, this is not unlike ... Read More
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