The Questions of Jesus: Challenging Ourselves to Discover Life's Great Answers by John Sj Dear - ISBN: 9780385510073
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This illuminating examination of the Gospels reveals how the questions Jesus asks of his followers lead the way to a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the mystery of God. The Gospels are filled with stories, parables, miracles, commandments, and dramatic incidents that trace Jesus‘ lif…

The Questions of Jesus: Challenging Ourselves to Discover Life's Great Answers

Challenging Ourselves to Discover Life's Great Answers

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    336 pages

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    15 December 2004

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This illuminating examination of the Gospels reveals how the questions Jesus asks of his followers lead the way to a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the mystery of God. The Gospels are filled with stories, parables, miracles, commandments, and dramatic incidents that trace Jesus‘ life and recount his teachings. A close reading of the Gospels reveals, however, that they are also filled with questions. As John Dear points out in this remarkable book, Jesus, like any great teache…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385510073
ISBN-10:0385510071
Author:John Sj Dear
Publisher:Image
Imprint:Doubleday US
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:15 December 2004
Weight:363g
Dimensions:18mm x 140mm x 208mm
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Praise for John Dear’s Living Peace “Living Peace is a deeply moving and profoundly inspiring account of John Dear’s journey of enviable courage, boundless faith, unquestioned hope, and unconditional love.” –Martin Sheen “In this inspiring book, John Dear proves himself the William Sloane Coffin of our day.” –Publishers Weekly “Living Peace is a call to the reader that peace is no further away than a prayer to the Lord that He might come.” –St. Anthony Messenger”John Dear is a bright young light in the religious peace movement. Living Peace shows the deep spiritual roots of his commitment.” –Jim Wallis, editor in chief, Sojourners Praise for John Dear’s Living Peace -Living Peace is a deeply moving and profoundly inspiring account of John Dear’s journey of enviable courage, boundless faith, unquestioned hope, and unconditional love.- –Martin Sheen -In this inspiring book, John Dear proves himself the William Sloane Coffin of our day.- –Publishers Weekly -Living Peace is a call to the reader that peace is no further away than a prayer to the Lord that He might come.- –St. Anthony Messenger-John Dear is a bright young light in the religious peace movement. Living Peace shows the deep spiritual roots of his commitment.- –Jim Wallis, editor in chief, Sojourners Praise for John Dear’s “Living Peace”““Living Peace” is a deeply moving and profoundly inspiring account of John Dear’s journey of enviable courage, boundless faith, unquestioned hope, and unconditional love.” –Martin Sheen”In this inspiring book, John Dear proves himself the William Sloane Coffin of our day.” –“Publishers Weekly”““Living Peace” is a call to the reader that peace is no further away than a prayer to the Lord that He might come.” –“St. Anthony Messenger”“John Dear is a bright young light in the religious peace movement. “Living Peace” shows the deep spiritual roots of his commitment.” –Jim Wallis, editor in chief, “Sojourners” Praise for John Dear’s “Living Peace “”“Living Peace” is a deeply moving and profoundly inspiring account of John Dear’s journey of enviable courage, boundless faith, unquestioned hope, and unconditional love.” –Martin Sheen “In this inspiring book, John Dear proves himself the William Sloane Coffin of our day.” –“Publishers Weekly “”“Living Peace” is a call to the reader that peace is no further away than a prayer to the Lord that He might come.” –“St. Anthony Messenger”“John Dear is a bright young light in the religious peace movement. “Living Peace” shows the deep spiritual roots of his commitment.” –Jim Wallis, editor in chief, “Sojourners” Praise for John Dear’s “Living Peace ““Living Peace is a deeply moving and profoundly inspiring account of John Dear’s journey of enviable courage, boundless faith, unquestioned hope, and unconditional love.” –Martin Sheen “In this inspiring book, John Dear proves himself the William Sloane Coffin of our day.” –“Publishers Weekly ““Living Peace is a call to the reader that peace is no further away than a prayer to the Lord that He might come.” –“St. Anthony Messenger “John Dear is a bright young light in the religious peace movement. “Living Peace shows the deep spiritual roots of his commitment.” –Jim Wallis, editor in chief, “Sojourners

About The Author

John Sj Dear

John Dear is a Jesuit priest and peace activist and the author of many books including Living Peace, The Questions of Jesus, Transfiguration, Jesus the Rebel, and Peace Behind Bars. His Orbis titles include You Will Be My Witnesses, and, as editor, Mohandas Gandhi, Daniel Berrigan: Essential Writings, and Henri Nouwen’s The Road to Peace. He writes a weekly online column for NCR. He lives in New Mexico.

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