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Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel

by Luke Timothy Johnson · 1998

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Who is the real Jesus? How can we experience the mystery, compelxity, and richness of his spirituality and teachings in our lives today? In this gently instructive and inspiring guide, Luke Timothy Johnson leads us to a deeper understanding and practice of classic Christian spirituality and faith. Translating his biblical scholarship into simple, elegant language, he offers a compelling and wise reflection on the real Jesus—not the reconstructed historical figure but the resurrected Christ, a living savior we can encounter every day.

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Living Jesuselucidates the mystery of Jesus' resurrection and its central role in the Christian experience. It explores the diversity and fullness of the New Testament views of Christ, revealing how each book's perspective can deepen our understanding of Jesus. Profoundly insightful, Living Jesusoffers valuable lessons on how we can accept the Gospels' powerful invitation to an authenic Christian spirituality.

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Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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