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A Political Reading of the Life of Jesus - Couverture souple

Baldwin, George

 
9780595415793: A Political Reading of the Life of Jesus
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595415792 ISBN 13 : 9780595415793
Editeur : iUniverse, 2006

Synopsis

For over 2000 years, Christendom has made the life and teachings of Jesus irrelevant in the realm of politics. In challenging the oppressive systems of his day, Jesus offered a compelling model for political action. His life is an example of the proper integration of politics and religion.The recognition that Jesus was the leader of a political insurrection is examined in relation to Christology, the doctrine of the Trinity, theories of atonement, love of neighbor, and the role of the Christian church.There are two powerful themes in the Christian Bible: the Biblical theme of "Salvation" is the one the Church has always lifted up because it does not represent any threat to the Powers and domination systems; and the Biblical theme of "Liberation" is not generally promoted because it represents a genuine challenge to the Powers.Brief dialogues, called "Credo to Credo", are presented with persons who represent various facets of our culture.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

For over 2000 years, Christendom has made the life and teachings of Jesus irrelevant in the realm of politics. In challenging the oppressive systems of his day, Jesus offered a compelling model for political action. His life is an example of the proper integration of politics and religion.The recognition that Jesus was the leader of a political insurrection is examined in relation to Christology, the doctrine of the Trinity, theories of atonement, love of neighbor, and the role of the Christian church.There are two powerful themes in the Christian Bible: the Biblical theme of "Salvation" is the one the Church has always lifted up because it does not represent any threat to the Powers and domination systems; and the Biblical theme of "Liberation" is not generally promoted because it represents a genuine challenge to the Powers.Brief dialogues, called "Credo to Credo", are presented with persons who represent various facets of our culture.

Biographie de l'auteur

George Baldwin, a local pastor for twelve years and a seminary professor for fourteen years, felt called to live in voluntary poverty and resided in Nicaragua from 1984 to 1996. He tells the story of Jesus and the Biblical theme of liberation, as seen through the eyes of the poor. He now lives in Montana."...one of the memorable people I have met in my work and one for whom I have the utmost admiration.??Bill Moyers

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595415792
ISBN 13 
9780595415793
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
132
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