Jesus - by Andrew M Greeley (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "We must begin our story of Jesus by granting him permission to surprise us endlessly...." ---from the Introduction Jesus of Galilee taught through stories, which even today contain the power to startle us out of our prejudices and preconceptions.
- About the Author: Priest, sociologist, author, and journalist, Father Andrew M. Greeley (1928-2013) was the author of over 50 bestselling novels and more than 100 works of nonfiction.
- 176 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
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About the Book
Father Greeley examines the parables told by Jesus in search of a fuller understanding of the man and his message. This insightful tour of the Gospels strips away centuries of false and mistaken interpretations to get at the essential truth of who Jesus really was.Book Synopsis
"We must begin our story of Jesus by granting him permission to surprise us endlessly...." ---from the Introduction
Jesus of Galilee taught through stories, which even today contain the power to startle us out of our prejudices and preconceptions. Now Father Andrew M. Greeley, one of America's most beloved storytellers, examines the parables told by Jesus in search of a fuller understanding of the man and his message. This engaging and informal collection of homilies reveals a Jesus whose simple parables carry profound lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven. Along the way, Father Greeley touches on such provocative topics as the significance of Jesus's Jewish roots, his deep and revolutionary relationship with women, The Da Vinci Code, and The Passion of the Christ. He also singles out the four greatest parables, which best illustrate the infinite love and mercy of the God whose kingdom began with Jesus and continues even today. As a storyteller, Jesus often surprised his listeners with unexpected twists that challenged them to see the world in a whole new light. Father Greeley's insightful tour of the Gospels provides a fresh look at the parables that strips away centuries of false and mistaken interpretations to get at the essential truth of who Jesus really was and what he believed.Review Quotes
"Few religious scholars have been able to distill the often-arcane mysteries of Catholicism with the passion and the clarity of Father Greeley." --Booklist
About the Author
Priest, sociologist, author, and journalist, Father Andrew M. Greeley (1928-2013) was the author of over 50 bestselling novels and more than 100 works of nonfiction. His novels include the Bishop Blackie Ryan series, including The Archbishop in Andalusia; the Nuala Anne McGrail series, including Irish Tweed; the O'Malley Family Saga, including A Midwinter's Tale; and standalones such as Home for Christmas and The Cardinal Sins.
A leading spokesperson for generations of Catholics, Father Greeley unflinchingly urged his beloved Church to become more responsive to believers' evolving concerns. He chronicled his service to the Church in two autobiographies, Confessions of a Parish Priest and Furthermore!Dimensions (Overall): 8.06 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x .49 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 176
Publisher: Forge
Theme: New Testament
Format: Paperback
Author: Andrew M Greeley
Language: English
Street Date: March 4, 2008
TCIN: 1001763587
UPC: 9780765320292
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-2925
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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