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Jesus on Death Row

Prof. Mark Osler
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Author : Prof. Mark Osler
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426722899

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Jesus on Death Row by Prof. Mark Osler Pdf

What does the most infamous criminal proceeding in history--the trial of Jesus of Nazareth--have to tell us about capital punishment in the United States? Jesus Christ was a prisoner on death row. If that statement surprises you, consider this fact: of all the roles that Jesus played--preacher, teacher, healer, mentor, friend--none features as prominently in the gospels as this one, a criminal indicted and convicted of a capital offense. Now consider another fact: the arrest, trial, and execution of Jesus bear remarkable similarities to the American criminal justice system, especially in capital cases. From the use of paid informants to the conflicting testimony of witnesses to the denial of clemency, the elements in the story of Jesus' trial mirror the most common components in capital cases today. Finally, consider a question: How might we see capital punishment in this country differently if we realized that the system used to condemn the Son of God to death so closely resembles the system we use in capital cases today? Should the experience of Jesus' trial, conviction, and execution give us pause as we take similar steps to place individuals on death row today? These are the questions posed by this surprising, challenging, and enlightening book

The Execution of God

Jeff Hood
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Author : Jeff Hood
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780827208537

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We kill. We kill each other. We kill God. The altar of the death chamber is open, the hour of execution upon us. Is there salvation amidst the horror of the death penalty? We must save to get saved. We must save our God. How will we encounter the execution of God? Will we save or will we kill? In this stunning fusion of biblical interpretation and memoir, radical theologian of mercy Jeff Hood takes us on a unique spiritual journey into the heart of the death penalty. The Execution of God is a powerful invitation to encounter God in the last place we expect divinity to dwell...on the gurney. The Execution of God will invite you to re-examine your belief in the ultimate punishment and consider:How the death penalty kills our relationship with GodThe idea that the divine image of God dwells in those on death rowHow we cannot be both people of love and people of murderHow our cultural obsession with violence harms our spiritual lifeHow to stop the killing and join the work of abolition and restoration

Now I Walk on Death Row

Dale S. Recinella
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Author : Dale S. Recinella
Publisher : Chosen Books
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781441214805

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Now I Walk on Death Row by Dale S. Recinella Pdf

As one of the most influential finance lawyers in the country, Dale Recinella was living the American dream. With prestige, power, and unthinkable paychecks at his fingertips, his life was perfect... at least on paper. But on the heels of closing a huge deal for the Miami Dolphins, Dale's life took an unfathomable turn. He heard--and heeded--Jesus's call to sell everything he owned and follow him. Thus began a radical quest to live out the words of Jesus--no matter what the cost. In this quick-paced, well-written story, Recinella shares his amazing journey from growing up in the slums of Detroit to racing through "the good life" on Wall Street to finally walking the humble path of God--the path of ministry on death row.

The Execution of God

Jeff Hood
The Execution of God Book PDF

Author : Jeff Hood
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780827208537

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The Execution of God by Jeff Hood Pdf

We kill. We kill each other. We kill God. The altar of the death chamber is open, the hour of execution upon us. Is there salvation amidst the horror of the death penalty? We must save to get saved. We must save our God. How will we encounter the execution of God? Will we save or will we kill? In this stunning fusion of biblical interpretation and memoir, radical theologian of mercy Jeff Hood takes us on a unique spiritual journey into the heart of the death penalty. The Execution of God is a powerful invitation to encounter God in the last place we expect divinity to dwell...on the gurney. The Execution of God will invite you to re-examine your belief in the ultimate punishment and consider:How the death penalty kills our relationship with GodThe idea that the divine image of God dwells in those on death rowHow we cannot be both people of love and people of murderHow our cultural obsession with violence harms our spiritual lifeHow to stop the killing and join the work of abolition and restoration

The Biblical Truth about America's Death Penalty

Dale S. Recinella
The Biblical Truth about America s Death Penalty Book PDF

Author : Dale S. Recinella
Publisher : Northeastern University Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781555538620

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The Biblical Truth about America's Death Penalty by Dale S. Recinella Pdf

While secular support for capital punishment in America seems to be waning, religious conservatives, particularly in the "Bible belt," remain staunch advocates of the death penalty, citing biblical law and practice to defend government-sanctioned killing. Dale S. Recinella compares biblical teaching about the death penalty, including such passages as "eye for eye, tooth for tooth, life for life," with the nation's current system of capital punishment, and offers persuasive arguments for a faith-based moratorium on -- and eventual abolition of -- executions. Framing his careful and incisive analysis as a legal brief to those who believe the Bible mandates the ultimate punishment, the author addresses two critical areas of inquiry: what do the scriptures tell us about who is deserving of death and who has the authority to kill, and what do they tell us about the required standards for execution and the plight of victims' families. Recinella's examination of the Hebrew Torah, or Christian Pentateuch, and the Talmud reveals that the biblical death penalty was not a simple system of swift retribution, but a complex and practical set of laws that guided capital courts established under the Sanhedrin. His scrutiny of these texts, the Christian doctrine of atonement, and Romans 13 in the Pauline Epistles, draws parallels between the traditional biblical arguments used in favor of capital punishment and those used as the basis for pro-slavery positions in the nineteenth century. Demonstrating that both approaches are unsubstantiated in biblical terms, Recinella debunks the accepted religious reasoning for support of the death penalty and shows instead that the Bible's strict conditions for sanctioning execution are at odds with the arbitrary ways in which capital punishment is administered in the United States. He provides convincing evidence that a sentence of death in today's criminal justice system in fact fails to meet both the Bible's exacting procedural requirements and its strict limitations on judicial authority. By providing actual scriptural language and foundation to counter the position that biblical truth justifies a pro-death penalty stance, this thoughtful, solidly researched, and well-reasoned work will give pause to religious fundamentalists and challenge them to rethink their strongly held views on capital punishment.

Death Row Chaplain

Earl Smith,Mark Schlabach
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Author : Earl Smith,Mark Schlabach
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476777788

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Death Row Chaplain by Earl Smith,Mark Schlabach Pdf

A riveting, behind-the-bars look at one of America's most feared prisons: San Quentin-- by a minister to the lost souls sitting on death row. Himself a former criminal, Smith shares the most important lessons he's learned from years of helping inmates discover God's plan for them. Their stories show us that it is still possible to find God's grace and mercy from behind bars, and that it's never too late to turn our lives around.

Executing Grace

Shane Claiborne
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Author : Shane Claiborne
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062347367

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Executing Grace by Shane Claiborne Pdf

In this reasoned exploration of justice, retribution, and redemption, the champion of the new monastic movement, popular speaker, and author of the bestselling The Irresistible Revolution offers a powerful and persuasive appeal for the abolition of the death penalty. The Bible says an eye for an eye. But is the state’s taking of a life true—or even practical—punishment for convicted prisoners? In this thought-provoking work, Shane Claiborne explores the issue of the death penalty and the contrast between punitive justice and restorative justice, questioning our notions of fairness, revenge, and absolution. Using an historical lens to frame his argument, Claiborne draws on testimonials and examples from Scripture to show how the death penalty is not the ideal of justice that many believe. Not only is a life lost, so too, is the possibility of mercy and grace. In Executing Grace, he reminds us of the divine power of forgiveness, and evokes the fundamental truth of the Gospel—that no one, even a criminal, is beyond redemption.

God on Death Row

Michael Nadraus
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Author : Michael Nadraus
Publisher : Holy Fire Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0976918641

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God on Death Row by Michael Nadraus Pdf

Could convicted cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer get to heaven before you? If I shot thirteen people, could I still get to heaven? These and other questions are addressed in, God on Death Row. It's a journey through the lives of murderers and their amazing stories of finding faith in God, and salvation, as told through their letters. "Son-of-Sam" David Berkowitz, who once said, "I didn't want to hurt them; I only wanted to kill them," now calls himself the "Son of Hope." 19 convicted murderers in all. The book includes tons of personal letters, photos, last statements, last meals, etc.

Karla Faye Tucker Set Free

Linda Strom
Karla Faye Tucker Set Free Book PDF

Author : Linda Strom
Publisher : Shaw Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307783929

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Karla Faye Tucker Set Free by Linda Strom Pdf

This gripping story about the first woman executed in Texas in over one hundred years draws on accounts from family, prisoners, government officials, and friends to show how God used a remarkable woman to reach countless lives with a message of redemption and joy. Linda Strom, Tucker's spiritual advisor and close friend for eleven years, includes photographs as well as excerpts from Tucker's letters and interviews.

The Sun Does Shine

Anthony Ray Hinton,Lara Love Hardin
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Author : Anthony Ray Hinton,Lara Love Hardin
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250124722

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The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton,Lara Love Hardin Pdf

Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection The Instant New York Times Bestseller A powerful, revealing story of hope, love, justice, and the power of reading by a man who spent thirty years on death row for a crime he didn't commit. “An amazing and heartwarming story, it restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.” —Archbishop Desmond Tutu In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only twenty–nine years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free. But with no money and a different system of justice for a poor black man in the South, Hinton was sentenced to death by electrocution. He spent his first three years on Death Row at Holman State Prison in agonizing silence—full of despair and anger toward all those who had sent an innocent man to his death. But as Hinton realized and accepted his fate, he resolved not only to survive, but find a way to live on Death Row. For the next twenty–seven years he was a beacon—transforming not only his own spirit, but those of his fellow inmates, fifty–four of whom were executed mere feet from his cell. With the help of civil rights attorney and bestselling author of Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson, Hinton won his release in 2015. With a foreword by Stevenson, The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times. Destined to be a classic memoir of wrongful imprisonment and freedom won, Hinton’s memoir tells his dramatic thirty–year journey and shows how you can take away a man’s freedom, but you can’t take away his imagination, humor, or joy.

God Saved Me from Death Row

Stephanie King
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Author : Stephanie King
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-11
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781453579442

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I remember sitting in a criminal justice class in a University. I was presented by one of my professors with Jose Albert Garcia's case. I wondered what had ever happened to Jose, and why nobody had ever done a book, if films about his case were done already. I wanted to pass on the message of how powerful God is. Here was a 17-year old boy on death row, days away from being executed and God miraculously saved him. It just was not Jose's time to go, and God still wants him alive. He has a certain plan for him that only He knows. There is a reason why Jose is still alive today. This case proved that no man, society, money, judge or political power can beat God's divine forces, will, or power. If God wants you alive, you will remain alive. This book took two years in the making, one year to gain Jose's trust and the other in the actual gathering of information from Jose Alberto Garcia.

Child of Grace

Dr. Chris Brown
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Author : Dr. Chris Brown
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781644162750

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Child of Grace by Dr. Chris Brown Pdf

Dr. Chris Brown takes you on a journey of faith as he and his father discover God's grace in the most unlikely circumstances. Come along on the journey to the darkness of death row, into the light of Christ, and through the pain of an execution. This book is a unique look at redemption through the eyes of a child who sees his wayward father saved on the way to death row and follows his own road through darkness on the way to redemption. It's an amazing true story of God's unfailing grace and the redeeming love that is available to all.

Grace and Justice on Death Row

Brian W. Stolarz
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Author : Brian W. Stolarz
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781510715127

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Grace and Justice on Death Row by Brian W. Stolarz Pdf

A Washington Post bestseller! A chilling and compassionate look at how close an innocent man was to being put death with a foreword by Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking. What is worse than having a client on Death Row in Texas? Having a client on Death Row in Texas who is innocent and not knowing if you will be able to stop his execution in time. Grace and Justice on Death Row: A Race Against Time to Free an Innocent Man tells the story of Alfred Dewayne Brown, a man who spent over twelve years in prison (ten of them on Texas’ infamous Death Row) for a high-profile crime he did not commit, and his lawyer, Brian Stolarz, who dedicated his career and life to secure his freedom. The book chronicles Brown’s extraordinary journey to freedom against very long odds, overcoming unscrupulous prosecutors, corrupt police, inadequate defense counsel, and a broken criminal justice system. The book examines how a lawyer-client relationship turned into one of brotherhood. Grace And Justice On Death Row also addresses many issues facing the criminal justice system and the death penalty – race, class, adequate defense counsel, and intellectual disability, and proposes reforms. Told from Stolarz’s perspective, this raw, fast-paced look into what it took to save one man’s life will leave you questioning the criminal justice system in this country. It is a story of injustice and redemption that must be told.

God Saved Me from Death Row

Lyzza Janette
God Saved Me from Death Row Book PDF

Author : Lyzza Janette
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1725182548

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God Saved Me from Death Row by Lyzza Janette Pdf

This book is based on a real true crime story that took place in Laredo, Texas during the year 1991, "The Triple-Ax Murder." Miguel Angel Martinez was the first and youngest in Texas to be on death row. Miguel Angel Martinez is still in prison serving a life sentence. His sentence to death was commuted to a life sentence. Miguel Angel Martinez has been eligible for parole since 2006 but keeps getting denied, due to the nature of the crime he "supposedly" committed. His story can be compared to the movie Shawshank Redemption, where he resembles the fictional character, Andy Dupresne. The only difference is that Miguel Angel's story is real and not a fictional movie written by Stephen King. Miguel Angel Martinez came out speaking about his case in a documentary, "Laredo and the Law," directed by Folke Ryden; produced by Sveriges Television (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2000). Miguel's case got international media exposure. Miguel Angel has also been interviewed for several articles and books pertaining to his case. On August 3, 2018, Miguel Angel Martinez was featured in a true crime docuseries aired by Netflix, "I Am a Killer," in the 10-episode, "Sympathy for the Devil." "If life could be compared to a rose, right now I have only seen and felt the thorns. I have seen no bloom, felt no soft petals or smelled only sweet scent. I used to live under the belief that I did not deserve happiness that my fate was to experience pain and misery. My road to perdition: how my life came to be so defined by one night in January and that became the first major event to determine by my acts and choice, where my path would lead. Experimental or anecdotal record of the years beyond that night. Inward emotional, psychological, and spiritual path that wound through my road to perdition and the anecdotal record of the years beyond that night, the much more accurate and significant part of my story. My whole life is just what it is, so much of it a matter of public record, to be learned and relived by anyone who was not there the first go-round." Miguel Angel Martinez

Religion and the Death Penalty

Erik Owens,John D. Carlson,Eric P. Elshtain
Religion and the Death Penalty Book PDF

Author : Erik Owens,John D. Carlson,Eric P. Elshtain
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0802821723

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Religion and the Death Penalty by Erik Owens,John D. Carlson,Eric P. Elshtain Pdf

Series Foreword p. viii Foreword Jean Bethke Elshtain p. x Preface p. xiii Contributors p. xvi Religion and Capital Punishment: An Introduction Erik C. Owens and Eric P. Elshtain p. 1 I Faith Traditions and the Death Penalty 1. Catholic Teaching on the Death Penalty: Has It Changed? Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. p. 23 2. Can Capital Punishment Ever Be Justified in the Jewish Tradition? David Novak p. 31 3. The Death Penalty: A Protestant Perspective Gilbert Meilaender p. 48 4. Punishing Christians: A Pacifist Approach to the Issue of Capital Punishment Stanley Hauerwas p. 57 5. The Death Penalty, Mercy, and Islam: A Call for Retrospection Khaled Abou El Fadl p. 73 II Theological Reflections on the Death Penalty 6. Categorical Pardon: On the Argument for Abolishing Capital Punishment J. Budziszewski p. 109 7. Biblical Perspectives on the Death Penalty Michael L. Westmoreland-White and Glen H. Stassen p. 123 8. Christian Witness, Moral Anthropology, and the Death Penalty Richard W. Garnett p. 139 9. Human Nature, Limited Justice, and the Irony of Capital Punishment John D. Carlson p. 158 10. Responsibility, Vengeance, and the Death Penalty Victor Anderson p. 195 III Personal Commitments and Public Responsibilities 11. The Death Penalty: What's All the Debate About? Frank Keating p. 213 12. Reflections on the Death Penalty and the Moratorium George H. Ryan p. 221 13. God's Justice and Ours: The Morality of Judicial Participation in the Death Penalty Antonin Scalia p. 231 14. Why I Oppose Capital Punishment Mario M. Cuomo p. 240 15. Capital Punishment: Is It Wise? Paul Simon p. 248 16. Facing the Jury: The Moral Trials of a Prosecutor in a Capital Case Beth Wilkinson p. 254 17. The Problem of Forgiveness: Reflections of a Public Defender and a Murder Victim's Family Member Jeanne Bishop p. 264 Afterword: Lifting New Voices against the Death Penalty: Religious Americans and the Debate on Capital Punishment E.J. Dionne Jr. p. 277 Index.