A Gospel for Liberals: Considering the Historical Jesus in Light of Today's Most Controversial Social Issues
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (509 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1449960820 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 314 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Gospel for Liberals finally says what progressives have known all along-Jesus was one of us!. A Gospel for Liberals culminates with an enlightening new Gospel account that for the first time ever enables the modern reader to experience how the story would have impacted those who first heard it 2000 years ago, yet makes this timeless prophet a continuing inspiration for today's social reformers. It's a refreshing and brazen exegesis of the liberating truths of the historical Jesus, yet presents him as nothing more than an ordinary human being whose profound teachings still hold practical meaning for us today. A Gospel for Liberals explores the life and teachings of Jesus in context with the social, political, and economic circumstances of his day, leaving us with a convincing portrayal of him as a progressive activist who was eventually executed for this very reason
Finally a Sober Discussion of the Life of Jesus for Both Liberals and Conservatives Kevin F. Duffy Don't let the title fool you. This book is for anyone who is interested in using their own intellect to decide what the historic Jesus was really about. Reverend Eklof is not just preaching to the choir. This is not a rehashing of the status quo. He challenges the reader to look a. John Herndon said A Milestone in Religious Scholarship. This book is a milestone in written religious scholarship just in time for the second decade of a new century. The old paradigms are quickly dyeing and Rev. Eklof is pushing the envelope and helping those of us who long for new interpretations to see a new day.A breath of fresh ai
He has been a Unitarian Universalist minister since 1999, and currently serves the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, WA. . Eklof is a former Southern Baptist turned religious liberal. He's gained national notoriety as an environmental prophet and gay rights activist, and also devotes much of his time to Restorative Justice and the Peace movement. His background as a conservative Christian turned religious liberal, his thorough knowledge of Biblical scholarship, and his down-to-earth writing style, has enabled him to produce a scholarly, concise, and easy-to-follow treatment of Jesus' life and teachings. About the Author Rev. Todd F. Dr
His background as a conservative Christian turned religious liberal, his thorough knowledge of Biblical scholarship, and his down-to-earth writing style, has enabled him to produce a scholarly, concise, and easy-to-follow treatment of Jesus' life and teachings. He's gained national notoriety as an environmental prophet and gay rights activist, and also devotes much of his time to Restorative Justice and the Peace movement. Todd