Jesus And Nonviolence

Author : Walter Wink
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451419962

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Jesus and Nonviolence by Walter Wink Pdf

More than ever, Walter Wink believes, the Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the dominant and death-dealing "powers" of our consumerist culture and fractured world. In this small book Wink offers a precis of his whole thinking about this issue, including the relation of Jesus and his message to politics and nonviolence, the history of nonviolent efforts, and how nonviolence can win the day when others don't hesitate to resort to violence or terror to achieve their aims.

Author : Walter Wink
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0800636090

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Jesus and Nonviolence by Walter Wink Pdf

Aruges that the Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative to the dominant and death-dealing "powers" of our consumerist culture and fractured world, in a book that covers the relation of Jesus and his message to politics and nonviolence, the history of nonviolent efforts and how nonviolence can win the day. Original.

Author : Preston M. Sprinkle
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830782512

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Nonviolence by Preston M. Sprinkle Pdf

In a unique narrative approach, Sprinkle begins by looking at how the story of God as a whole portrays violence and war, drawing conclusions that guide the reader through the rest of the book. With urgency and precision, he navigates hard questions and examines key approaches to violence, driving every answer back to Scripture. Ultimately, Sprinkle challenges the church to "walk in a manner worthy of our calling" and shape our lives on the example of Christ. Nonviolence: The Revolutionary Way of Jesus is biblically rooted, theologically coherent, and prophetically challenging. It is a defining work that will stir discussions for years to come.

Author : Walter Wink
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Apartheid
ISBN : STANFORD:36105082370649

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Jesus' Third Way by Walter Wink Pdf

Author : Terrence J. Rynne
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608334100

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Gandhi and Jesus by Terrence J. Rynne Pdf

At a time when so many insist on countering violence with violence, this exploration of the life of Jesus and the (often misunderstood) teachings of Gandhi puts nonviolent action at the very heart of Christian salvation.

Author : André Trocmé
Publisher : The Plough Publishing House
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570755385

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Jesus and the Nonviolent Revolution by André Trocmé Pdf

"In this classic work, now thoroughly edited and with updated notes, Trocme explores the "politics of Jesus," especially the social implications of his proclamation of the Kingdom of God and the biblical Jubilee, and shows the ongoing relevance of his ethic of revolutionary nonviolence."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Mark Bredin
Publisher : Paternoster Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1842271539

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Jesus, Revolutionary of Peace by Mark Bredin Pdf

Jesus, Revolutionary of Peace demonstrates that the figure of Jesus in the book of Revelation can be best understood as an active non-violent revolutionary. Jesus was a warrior of the non-violent tradition. He sought to conquer his enemies not through violence but through compassion. Seeking to present a comprehensive, balanced view of this non-violent Jesus, Mark Bredin engages with Mahatma Gandhi's theory to explore the place of non-violence in the biblical tradition.

Author : David C. Cramer,Myles Werntz
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493434732

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A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence by David C. Cramer,Myles Werntz Pdf

Christian nonviolence is not a settled position but a vibrant and living tradition. This book offers a concise introduction to diverse approaches to, proponents of, and resources for this tradition. It explores the myriad biblical, theological, and practical dimensions of Christian nonviolence as represented by a variety of twentieth- and twenty-first-century thinkers and movements, including previously underrepresented voices. The authors invite readers to explore this tradition and discover how they might live out the gospel in our modern world.

Author : Robert W. Brimlow
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781587430657

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What about Hitler? by Robert W. Brimlow Pdf

An intriguing evaluation of ethics and discipleship integrates meditations on Scripture, the author's personal reflections on the challenges of living nonviolently, and a philosophical examination of pacifism and just-war doctrine. Original.

Author : Ronald J. Sider
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493418268

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If Jesus Is Lord by Ronald J. Sider Pdf

What does Jesus have to say about violence, just war, and killing? Does Jesus ever want his disciples to kill in order to resist evil and promote peace and justice? This book by noted theologian and bestselling author Ronald J. Sider provides a career capstone statement on biblical peacemaking. Sider makes a strong case for the view that Jesus calls his disciples to love, and never kill, their enemies. He explains that there are never only two options: to kill or to do nothing in the face of tyranny and brutality. There is always a third possibility: vigorous, nonviolent resistance. If we believe that Jesus is Lord, then we disobey him when we set aside what he taught about killing and ignore his command to love our enemies. This thorough, comprehensive treatment of a topic of perennial concern vigorously engages with the just war tradition and issues a challenge to all Christians, especially evangelicals, to engage in biblical peacemaking. The book includes a foreword by Stanley Hauerwas.

Author : Martin Luther King, Jr.
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780807051979

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Strength to Love by Martin Luther King, Jr. Pdf

The classic collection of Dr. King’s sermons that fuse his Christian teachings with his radical ideas of love and nonviolence as a means to combat hate and oppression. As Martin Luther King, Jr., prepared for the Birmingham campaign in early 1963, he drafted the final sermons for Strength to Love, a volume of his most well known homilies. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for works such as “Loving Your Enemies” and “Shattered Dreams,” and he continued to edit the volume after his release. Strength to Love includes these classic sermons selected by Dr. King. Collectively they present King’s fusion of Christian teachings and social consciousness and promote his prescient vision of love as a social and political force for change.

Author : Matthew Curtis Fleischer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0999430602

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The Old Testament Case for Nonviolence by Matthew Curtis Fleischer Pdf

You've heard about the child sacrifice, forced cannibalism, and mass murder. Now get the rest of the story. Fleischer explains the Old Testament like never before, cutting through the popular misperceptions to provide a compelling, scripturally based, and highly readable case for a good, just, and loving God, one who hates violence--and always has. This book will strengthen your faith and equip you to defend it at the same time. End your struggle to appreciate the God of the Old Testament today. Discover a deity who is more beautiful than you have ever imagined. "In the first six pages of his new book, Matthew Curtis Fleischer describes the problem of divine violence in the Old Testament as well as anyone ever has. In the following 200-plus pages, he offers Christians committed to biblical authority an intelligent and humane way of interpreting those passages, leading humanity from violence to nonviolence in the way of Jesus. Fleischer is an attorney, and he makes his case with clarity that would win over any unbiased jury." - Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual Migration--Amazon.prime.

Author : Eric A. Seibert
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781620328873

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Disarming the Church by Eric A. Seibert Pdf

If Christians follow the Prince of Peace, why do they often behave so violently? What can be done to transform the church so that it looks more like Jesus? Eric Seibert explores these questions in this important and timely study. He builds a biblical and practical case for living nonviolently in all areas of life and urges Christians to reexamine their most fundamental attitudes toward violence, warfare, and killing. Through true stories and careful analysis, Seibert demonstrates that it is possible to resolve conflict, correct injustice, and stop oppression without resorting to violence. Many nonviolent alternatives are discussed throughout the book, alternatives that can be used in a wide range of situations, from dealing with an unwanted intruder at home to removing a dictator from power. In a world filled with so much violence, hate, and fear, alternatives like these are desperately needed. This book offers hope that a better way is possible, one that has the potential to transform the church and change the world. So read on and join in!

Author : Keith Akers
Publisher : Lantern Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1930051263

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The Lost Religion of Jesus by Keith Akers Pdf

Jesus' preaching was first and foremost about simple living, pacifism, and vegetarianism; he never intended to create a new religion separate from Judaism. Moreover, Jesus' radical Jewish ethics, rather than a new theology, distinguished him and his followers from other Jews. It was the earliest followers of Jesus, the Jewish Christians, who understood Jesus better than any of the gentile Christian groups, which are the spiritual ancestors of modern Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches. In this detailed and accessible study, Keith Akers uncovers the history of Jewish Christianity from its origins in the Essenes and John the Baptist, through Jesus, until its disappearance into Islamic mysticism sometime in the seventh or eighth century. Akers argues that only by really understanding this mysterious and much misunderstood strand of early Christianity can we get to the heart of the radical message of Jesus of Nazareth.

Author : Dennis, Marie
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608337361

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Choosing Peace by Dennis, Marie Pdf

Contributions by leading peacemakers such as Lisa Sowle Cahill, Terrence J. Rynne, John Dear and Ken Utican, Rose Marie Berger, and Maria J. Stephan advance the conversation about the practice of nonviolence in a violent world, Jesus and nonviolence, traditional Catholic teaching on nonviolence, and reflections on the future of Catholic teaching. The book concludes with Pope Francis's historic Message for World Peace Day in 2017.