| The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good about the Good News? Contributor(s): Gomes, Peter J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060000740 ISBN-13: 9780060000745 Publisher: HarperOne OUR PRICE: $14.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: A "New York Times" bestselling author and renowned Harvard preacher takes on the hot-button issues in the world today by returning to Jesus message. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Biblical Commentary - General |
| Dewey: 226.06 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.02" W x 8.96" (0.66 lbs) 272 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Academic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How the Church Domesticated Jesus With his unique blend of eloquence and insight, the esteemed Harvard minister Peter J. Gomes invites us to hear anew the radical nature of Jesus' message of hope and change. Using examples from ancient times as well as from modern pop culture, The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus shows us why the good news is every bit as relevant today as when it was first preached. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gomes, Peter J.: - Peter J. Gomes has been minister of Harvard University's Memorial Church since 1974, when he was appointed Pusey Minister of the church, and serves as Plummer Professor of Christian Morals. An American Baptist minister, he was named one of America's top preachers by Time magazine. He is the recipient of thirty-three honorary degrees and an Honorary Fellow of Emmanuel College, the University of Cambridge, England, where the Gomes Lectureship is established in his name. |