
ISBN:9781626985339
Pages: 444
Binding: Paperback
The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence
By: John Dear
Overview

āWith the Third World War being fought piecemeal as our Holy Father Pope Francis regularly reminds us, and the violence of handguns and assault weapons daily taking the lives of God's children in the U.S., we Christians need to be reminded that the Gospel of Jesus is about peace. . . .Ā Ā Father John Dear's book [assists] us in becoming blessed peacemakers ourselves.āĀ āBishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., Bishop-President, Pax Christi USA
āPrepare to be inspired, as John Dear guides you on a journey into the nonviolent revolution grounded in Jesus and his Way of Love. Along the way, you will encounter anew the steadfast fearlessness of figures like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Dorothy Day, and Oscar Romero . . . and find yourself ready to join them in this holy work.āĀ āThe Most Rev. Michael B. Curry,Ā Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church;Ā author,Ā The Power of LoveĀ
āJohn Dearās is a beautiful message of peace!āāAnne Lamott, author,Ā Traveling MerciesĀ andĀ Almost EverythingĀ Ā
Ā āEach time I consult this magnificent commentary for insight into a particular gospel passage, I amĀ drawn further into the nonviolent teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.Ā As John Dear convincingly demonstrates, Jesus was their inspiration.Ā TheĀ Gospel of PeaceĀ lovingly confronts us all withĀ what it means to follow Jesus in all dimensions of life. It is a master class on Christian discipleship.āāThe Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC.Ā Ā Ā
In this original and inspiring new commentaryĀ Father John Dear walks us through every line of the three synoptic Gospels, pointing out Jesusā practice and teachings of nonviolence each step of the way. Ā Ā
As Dear shows us, Jesus isālike Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr.Ā ānonviolent to the core, a disarming, healing presence toward those in need. This Jesus is also a revolutionary disrupter of the unjust status quo and a political threat to the ruling authorities. Those authorities succeed in killing him, only to push Jesus to the heights of nonviolence through his death and resurrection.Ā
This original commentary brings a fresh new approach to the Gospels for all those who preach or engage in social ministries. It is sure to inspire everyone in this time of permanent warfare, gun violence, racism, poverty, and climate change. Ā Ā
Rev. John DearĀ is an internationally recognized voice and leader for peace and nonviolence. A priest, activist, and author, he served for years as the director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation.Ā Ā The author of forty books, includingĀ They Will Inherit the EarthĀ andĀ Lazarus, Come Forth!Ā (from Orbis), Father John is founder andĀ director of āThe Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus,āĀ www.beatitudescenter.org,Ā where he hosts and offers virtual workshops on Jesus and nonviolence. He was nominated several times for the Nobel Peace Prize, including by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He lives in Cayucos, CA.Ā Ā
Cover art: Jesus the Peacemaker, Ā© Laura James Ā
Cover design: Diane MastrogiulioĀ
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