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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 261.70973 EAN: 9780310278429 ISBN: 0310278422 Label: Zondervan Manufacturer: Zondervan Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 348 Publication Date: March 01, 2008 Publisher: Zondervan Studio: Zondervan Editorial Review: Product Description: Amid all the buzz of politics and elections, Jesus for President is a refreshing reminder that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in the Jesus who gave his life for us. Politics for ordinary radicals who want to love the world into the kingdom of God. Average Rating:
 Rating: - New perspective on ChristianityLoved this book. Started a bit slow for me, but ultimately it created a foundation for some very good ideas. I'm surprised to find myself in agreement about 95% of the time. Rating:  - A Humbled ResistanceMonths ago I wrote and extensive review/response to Claiborne's Irresistible Revolution. It is oriented towards pastors and church leaders interested in Claiborne's contributions as well has his theology. I have expanded it to be a response to both books with extensive quotes from both books. The complete review can be found online at objectivegospel.org on the Iron Sharpens Iron page. Excerpt from A Humbled Resistance: -------------------- What is Repentance? Read More Rating:  - Every Christian should read thisShane Claiborne shares the Gospel as it was meant to be and makes truly following Christ (and not our corrupt society) desirable. He clearly separates what "Christianity" has become from what Christ and the early church fathers intended. Every person that calls themselves Christian should read this book and let it change their lives. Rating: - Independent Candidate in the Upcoming ElectionThis is Shane Claiborne's second book, with Chris Haw as coauthor. Claiborne's first book, The Irresistable Revolution, challenged Christians to live more like Christ. This book explores the relationship between spirituality and politics. Readers should be prepared for their values and beliefs to be challenged, just as their walk with God was challenged in Revolution. Claiborne's style is unique. The Irresistable Revolution was published in brown ink. This book takes book design ... Read More Rating: - Very Disturbing"It ain't the parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand." -Sam Clemens, aka Mark Twain. I entirely disagree with many of the conclusions reached in this book. I'm just not sure which ones yet. The beginning montage was the story of my life, sort of. I picked this book up because it looked interesting. ...and then Shane and Chris challenged exactly everything I believe in, except the existence of God and His ... Read More |
