Jesus and the Prodigal Son: The God of Radical Mercy - Couverture souple

Pierce, Brian J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1626981744 ISBN 13 : 9781626981744

Editeur : Orbis Books (USA), 2016

Synopsis

The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk. 15:11-32) is undoubtedly one of the most beloved stories of scripture. In this book Dominican theologian Brian J. Pierce brings a startling perspective to the familiar story. Starting with the words of the father in the parable, This son of mine was dead and is alive again, Fr. Pierce imagines the parable as a commentary on the story of Jesus himself, who entered into the world of suffering and sin to bring the good news of Gods radical mercy. After carrying out this mission to the point of death, he was raised again and returned to the Father. While this imaginative reading sheds new light on the gospel, it also bears implications for a church that enters compassionately into the world of those on the margins. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, this fresh take on a familiar parable helps to illuminates the gospel challenge for out times.|The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk. 15:11-32) is undoubtedly one of the most beloved stories of scripture. In this book Dominican theologian Brian J. Pierce brings a startling perspective to the familiar story. Starting with the words of the father in the parable, This son of mine was dead and is alive again, Fr. Pierce imagines the parable as a commentary on the story of Jesus himself, who entered into the world of suffering and sin to bring the good news of Gods radical mercy. After carrying out this mission to the point of death, he was raised again and returned to the Father. While this imaginative reading sheds new light on the gospel, it also bears implications for a church that enters compassionately into the world of those on the margins. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, this fresh take on a familiar parable helps to illuminates the gospel challenge for out times.

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À propos de l?auteur

Brian J. Pierce, a Dominican priest, is currently Assistant to the Master of the Order for the Contemplative Nuns of the Order. He previously served as Promotor of the Dominican Family in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Orbis Books (USA)
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1626981744
• ISBN 13: 9781626981744
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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