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Jesus, Pope Francis, and a Protestant Walk into a Bar: Lessons for the Christian Church - Bill Tammeus, Paul Rock
Jesus, Pope Francis, and a Protestant Walk into a Bar: Lessons for the Christian Church
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Pope Francis has taken the world by storm, captivating Catholics, Protestants, and non-Christians alike. Sneaking out of the Vatican at night, washing the feet of inmates, and taking selfies with young fans is certainly unlike any religious leader we've seen in a while, and some of the religious... show more
Pope Francis has taken the world by storm, captivating Catholics, Protestants, and non-Christians alike. Sneaking out of the Vatican at night, washing the feet of inmates, and taking selfies with young fans is certainly unlike any religious leader we've seen in a while, and some of the religious establishment is uneasy about it. The revitalization Francis is bringing to the Catholic Church is not without precedent, however. Jesus had a similar effect in his day, drawing crowds with his humility, kindness, and wisdom--even as he drew the disapproval of established religious leaders. The things that have brought Francis such media attention are the same things that made Jesus so peculiar and attractive in his day. Thoughtful examination of Jesus' example and legacy, as well as an honest look at the similarities and differences between Catholic and Protestant faith, invites reflection on the heart of Christianity and how we relate to our fellow Christians. Readers will discover the power of heartfelt joy, radical love, and passion for justice to shake people out of religious complacency and into dynamic, contagious faith. Jesus, Pope Francis, and a Protestant Walk into a Bar looks at what is universal among Christians, what is unique to Catholics and Protestants, and how all Christians can practice understanding and cooperation across differences.
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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780664260675 (0664260675)
ASIN: 0664260675
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Pages no: 96
Edition language: English
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3.5 Jesus, Pope Francis, and a Protestant Walk into a Bar by Paul Rock
Obviously, the cover and clever title did its work with me on this one. If it didn't quite live up to the expectations that I had, it was partly because their marketing was just too good. Beyond opening with a line about three people walking into a bar and Jesus ordering them all water with a wink...
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