| The Jesus Heist: Recovering the Gospel from the Church Contributor(s): Doyle, C. Andrew (Author) |
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ISBN: 081923351X ISBN-13: 9780819233516 Publisher: Church Publishing OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Education - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - General - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts |
| Dewey: 226.06 |
| LCCN: 2017012631 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 9" (0.55 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Provocative readings of biblical stories, with thoughts on what they are saying to the church Inside the Church, we are constantly and consistently reading the gospels through the lens of supporting our own institution and structure. This prevents us from hearing the critique Jesus offered in his own day and his emphatic and persistent call to be and do differently now (Matthew 23:1-12). Stories that will be covered include Widow's Mite, Rich Young Ruler, Destruction of the Temple, Searching for the Lost Coin, Sower of the Seeds, Transfiguration, and the Great Commission. This book will flip the script of many Bible stories, allowing us to hear Jesus' call to change as one that is directed at us rather than as one we should direct toward others. |
Contributor Bio(s): Doyle, C. Andrew: - C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of the Diocese of Texas, summarizes his autobiography in six words: "Met Jesus on pilgrimage; still walking." He is the author of Unabashedly Episcopalian and A Generous Community. He and his wife JoAnne live in Houston with daughters, Caisa and Zoë. Follow him on Twitter at @texasbishop or catch his popular weekly podcast and Bible study blog at texasbishop.blogspot.com. |