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The Gospel of Peace|John Dear

The Gospel of Peace : A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence

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In this original and inspiring new commentary Father John Dear walks us through every line of the three synoptic Gospels, pointing out Jesus' practice and teachings of nonviolence each step of the way.

As Dear shows us, Jesus is-like Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. -nonviolent to the core, a disarming, healing presence toward those in need. This Jesus is also a revolutionary disrupter of the unjust status quo and a political threat to the ruling authorities. Those authorities succeed in killing him, only to push Jesus to the heights of nonviolence through his death and resurrection.

This original commentary brings a fresh new approach to the Gospels for all those who preach or engage in social ministries. It is sure to inspire everyone in this time of permanent warfare, gun violence, racism, poverty, and climate change.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781626985339
  • ISBN-10: 1626985332
  • Publisher: Orbis Books
  • Publish Date: October 2023
  • Dimensions: 9.96 x 7.08 x 0.76 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.69 pounds
  • Page Count: 440

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