{"product_id":"a-political-reading-of-the-life-of-jesus-paperback","title":"A Political Reading of the Life of Jesus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge W. Baldwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 2000 years, Christendom has made the life and teachings of Jesus irrelevant in the realm of politics. In challenging the oppressive systems of his day, Jesus offered a compelling model for political action. His life is an example of the proper integration of politics and religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recognition that Jesus was the leader of a political insurrection is examined in relation to Christology, the doctrine of the Trinity, theories of atonement, love of neighbor, and the role of the Christian church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two powerful themes in the Christian Bible: the Biblical theme of \"Salvation\" is the one the Church has always lifted up because it does not represent any threat to the Powers and domination systems; and the Biblical theme of \"Liberation\" is not generally promoted because it represents a genuine challenge to the Powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy reflecting upon these two powerful Biblical themes, the reader will recognize the social\/political dimensions of his or her life while gaining a greater level of personal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrief dialogues, called \"Credo to Credo,\" are presented with persons who represent various facets of our culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42132804599943,"sku":"9780595415793","price":15.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/44e296cedc512a95659a08517adf21e5.webp?v=1732629530","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-political-reading-of-the-life-of-jesus-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}