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Hardcover
Book Title
No Irrelevant Jesus
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1 lbs
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ISBN
9780814682647

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Liturgical Press
ISBN-10
0814682642
ISBN-13
9780814682647
eBay Product ID (ePID)
204302944

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
344 Pages
Publication Name
No Irrelevant Jesus : on Jesus and the Church Today
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Christian Theology / Christology, Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Theology / Ecclesiology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion
Author
Gerhard Lohfink
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
21.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
No Irrelevant Jesus is composed of short talks Lohfink has given over the years that are filled with exegetical and theological wisdom. . . . Lohfink is a German determined not to forget the terror that was Nazi Germany. This book is also relevant for the challenges facing Christians in America. His is a vision, deeply grounded in scripture, that I believe is our future. Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor Emeritus of Divinity and Law, Duke University The Christian Century, "No Irrelevant Jesus "by Gerhard Lohfink is an excellent complement to the author's "Jesus of Nazareth". It highlights the mystery of Jesus Christ and his message in relation to the church's nature and mission. Speaking to general readers as well as to scholars, it illumines the living Lord's "good news" in its biblical setting and also in the context of our contemporary world. Its short, clear, down-to-earth essays challenge us to orient our lives and the church to the coming of God's reign.Robert A. Krieg, Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame, "With his succinct treatment of complex topics, Lohfink writes with his customary level of scholarly depth. When a writer or a speaker knows their material and has had years of experience in sharing it with others, there simply is a sense of "gravitas" or trustworthiness to their writing. . . . As Lohfink sketches the "untamed" Jesus, he moves freely between biblical texts, ancient writers, modern theologians and expressions of contemporary culture. . . . Everyone who takes the time to read and ponder this book will be challenged to new depths of discipleship and alerted to new possibilities as we live into the arrival of God's kingdom already present in Christ and his Church." Michael J. Bowling Englewood Review of Books, Following his highly successful "Jesus of Nazareth", Gerhard Lohfink delivers another stunning achievement with this passionate set of essays about why Jesus remains relevant. Originally a series of public lectures, the chapters retain their oral flair, reflected in the excellent translation. They also impart a wealth of sophisticated information on a variety of themes tied to Jesus and his ministry: miracles, the love commandment, salvation, sin and reconciliation, the nature of the church, the episcopacy, and more. This book demonstrates once more Lohfink's eminent status as a seasoned scholar who nonetheless has the ability to communicate a meaningful pastoral message. In short, a superb book on Jesus' significance for the church today!Ronald D. Witherup, SS, Superior General of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice and author of "Saint Paul and the New Evangelization", Gerhard Lohfink is a superb scholar and a beautiful writer who helped many readers see the Son of God in an entirely new light with his brilliant book "Jesus of Nazareth". Now, in a series of wise, provocative, and inspiring essays, backed by vast learning and deep prayer, Lohfink reveals Jesus as he was and is, and the church as it was and is meant to become.James Martin, SJ, Author of "Jesus: A Pilgrimage"
Table Of Content
Contents Preface ix Acknowledgments xi Chapter 1 On Not Taming Jesus 1 Chapter 2 Jesus Revolutionizes Linear Time 20 Chapter 3 How Will the Hungry Be Filled in the Reign of God? 37 Chapter 4 How Did Jesus Heal? 47 Chapter 5 What Does the Love Commandment Mean? 64 Chapter 6 No Place for Warriors in the Name of God 75 Chapter 7 Did Jesus Die for "Many" or for "All"? 86 Chapter 8 How Could an Individual Redeem the Whole World? 90 Chapter 9 Jesus and the Shattered People of God 105 Chapter 10 The Canon and the Many Confessions 121 Chapter 11 Some Irenic Thoughts on the Episcopacy and the Primacy 132 Chapter 12 Must the Pope Be Conservative? 143 Chapter 13 What Constitutes the Church's "Newness"? 147 Chapter 14 The Church's Proper Name Is "Assembly" 160 Chapter 15 The Unknown Paul 175 Chapter 16 How a Sacrament Works 187 Chapter 17 A Catastrophe in the Life of David 207 Chapter 18 On the Sense and Nonsense of Good Intentions 220 Chapter 19 Has the Church Been Deprived of Fasting? 226 Chapter 20 Prayer as Access to Reality 231 Chapter 21 What Distinguishes Christianity from the Religions? 247 Chapter 22 Where Do We Get Our "Values"? 266 Chapter 23 The Magnificat: Signal for a Revolution 279 Chapter 24 Faith: How Does It Work? 285 Chapter 25 The Bible in My Life as an Exegete 301 Notes 315 Index of Biblical Citations and Other Ancient Literature 322 Index of Proper Names 328
Synopsis
Is Jesus relevant for today? If you think not, don't bother with this book. But if you think that Jesus might have something to say to today's world, which Jesus comes to mind? Is he "gentle Jesus, meek and mild," offering individual salvation but with no message for a suffering world? Is he to be remembered as a Zealot fighting for a hopeless cause or as an outstanding rabbi? Was he a prophet in the long series of Israel's prophets or a religious founder like Muhammad or Gautama? Or was Jesus unique, a man utterly consumed by zeal for the reign of God, by the "fierce urgency of now," the leader of a movement dedicated to God's cause but committed to nonviolence and living for others? If we seek him, can we find him in the churches? In No Irrelevant Jesus, Gerhard Lohfink, author of the acclaimed Jesus of Nazareth, explores these questions and offers a resounding yes to the relevance of Jesus today., Is Jesus relevant for today? If you think not, dont bother with this book. But if you think that Jesus might have something to say to todays world, which Jesus comes to mind? Is he gentle Jesus, meek and mild, offering individual salvation but with no message for a suffering world? Is he to be remembered as a Zealot fighting for a hopeless cause or as an outstanding rabbi? Was he a prophet in the long series of Israels prophets or a religious founder like Muhammad or Gautama? Or was Jesus unique, a man utterly consumed by zeal for the reign of God, by the fierce urgency of now, the leader of a movement dedicated to Gods cause but committed to nonviolence and living for others? If we seek him, can we find him in the churches? In No Irrelevant Jesus, Gerhard Lohfink, author of the acclaimed Jesus of Nazareth, explores these questions and offers a resounding yes to the relevance of Jesus today.
LC Classification Number
BR118.L6413 2014

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