{"product_id":"9780595415793","title":"A Political Reading of the Life of Jesus","description":"For over 2000 years, Christendom has made the life and teachings of Jesus irrelevant in the realm of politics. In challenging the oppressive systems of his day, Jesus offered a compelling model for political action. His life is an example of the proper integration of politics and religion.\u003cp\u003eThe recognition that Jesus was the leader of a political insurrection is examined in relation to Christology, the doctrine of the Trinity, theories of atonement, love of neighbor, and the role of the Christian church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are two powerful themes in the Christian Bible: the Biblical theme of \"Salvation\" is the one the Church has always lifted up because it does not represent any threat to the Powers and domination systems; and the Biblical theme of \"Liberation\" is not generally promoted because it represents a genuine challenge to the Powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy reflecting upon these two powerful Biblical themes, the reader will recognize the social\/political dimensions of his or her life while gaining a greater level of personal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrief dialogues, called \"Credo to Credo,\" are presented with persons who represent various facets of our culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467249660145,"sku":"9780595415793","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9780595415793_p0.jpg?v=1785650777","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780595415793","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}