Jesus is Shalom : a vision of peace from the Gospels / Joseph A. Grassi.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grassi, Joseph A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peace--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Peace.

Bible. Gospels--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Gospels.

Physical Description:

v, 158 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Paulist Press, [2006]

Summary:

In this timely work Joseph Grassi studies the true meaning of peace found in the New Testament documents. The New Testament reveals that there was a struggle between true and deceptive meanings of peace around the time of Jesus and just after his death and resurrection and subsequent ascension. The challenge presented to the world by the gospels and St. Paul is the image of Jesus, a Messiah of peace and non-violence--"an image that challenges us in today's world. Peace can only be understood from the full image and meaning of shalom as found in the, Hebrew Bible and the four gospels. This book studies this image along with practical responses to it that Jesus asks of those who are is true disciples. Here we will find hope, encouragement, and practical examples needed to transform our own lives and by example, the violent atmosphere of so much of the world around us.

Contents:

The biblical meaning of shalom : a brief primer of peace

The Gospel of Mark : building a new world peace temple

The Gospel of Matthew : peacemaking in a divided community

The Gospel of Luke : "peace on earth" : roots and practice of peace and nonviolence

The Gospel of John : "peace I leave with you" : pax Romana vs. pax Christi.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-158).

ISBN:

0809143089

OCLC:

61123016

Publisher Number:

9780809143085