The Questions of Jesus: Challenging Ourselves to Discover Life's Great Answers
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Book Overview
This illuminating examination of the Gospels reveals how the questions Jesus asks of his followers lead the way to a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the mystery of God. The Gospels are filled with stories, parables, miracles, commandments, and dramatic incidents that trace Jesus' life and recount his teachings. A close reading of the Gospels reveals, however, that they are also filled with questions. As John Dear points out in this remarkable book, Jesus, like any great teacher and rabbi, "has a question for everyone he meets, for every occasion, for every experience, for every potential disciple." Dear uses these questions as a starting point, an invitation to readers to discover the lessons they contain by searching their own hearts and minds for answers. Throughout The Questions of Jesus , Dear interweaves insights from ethical and religious teachers ranging from Buddha to Gandhi to Martin Luther King, Jr. Using recent events as powerful and poignant examples, he shows why a renewed commitment to Jesus' message of nonviolence, compassion, justice, and peace is essential to healing a world torn by violence and war.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0385510071
ISBN13:9780385510073
Release Date:November 2004
Publisher:Image
Length:336 Pages
Weight:0.71 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great Devotional Resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
John Dear spent a year's sabbatical reflecting on the questions of Jesus. His insights are unique and challenging. His writing is beautiful. I've recommended this book to many. A word of caution: Mr. Dear is pretty far left in his political views, and this occasionally comes out in his writings. But even a crusty conservative like me can find much beauty and inspiration in his writing.
Fresh, insightful, and challenging
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I love this book! I use it for preaching and Bible study. It provides a fresh, insightful, and challenging view of familiar texts. Sometimes provocative, always helpful, this book has made it possible for me for approach scripture in a new way.
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