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In this small book Walter Wink offers a précis of his whole thinking about this issue, including the relation of Jesus and his message to politics and nonviolence, the history of nonviolent efforts, and how nonviolence can win the day when others don't hesitate to resort to violence or terror to achieve their aims.
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The Christian tradition of nonviolence is needed as an alternative.
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There have been some remarkable success stories of nonviolent struggle around the world recently. Read the first page
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There have been some remarkable success stories of nonviolent struggle around the world recently. Read the first page
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A radical Jesus,
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This review is from: Jesus And Nonviolence: A Third Way (Paperback)
We have all been fooled! That was the feeling I had when I put down Jesus and Nonviolence. Jesus is not the weak, nonpolitical, do not rock the boat-kind of guy that they talk about in church. The Bible researcher Walter Wink shows with clarity how Jesus both gave examples and himself acted very politically to change the society he was living in. He challenged the rules and the laws of his day's powers. He acted powerfully against the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and he questioned the unlawful occupation of his land. There were others that did this before him. The difference was that they used violence to protest against the occupation. Jesus acted with loving nonviolence. He challenged the injustices but always with respect for the other. Wink goes on to show us that the ideas and methods of nonviolence are very alive also today, actually more than any time before. Only in 1989-90 there were fourteen nations that underwent nonviolent revolutions, all of them successful except China. In this thin book Wink has given me a whole new view of Christianity, has strengthened my belief in nonviolence and has given me hope for a nonviolent future. Quite an accomplishment for a 117-pages book!
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Wink Does It Again,
By Dr. Thomas H. Martin (Arkansas -- United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jesus And Nonviolence: A Third Way (Paperback)
If you are considering or committed to the way of nonviolence and searching for firm footing in the actual practice of peace and reconciliation, read this book. As always, Wink is challenging, creative, convincing, and compelling. The many stories he tells to illustrate his points are quite interesting and practical.This is vintage Wink at his best. I will refer to this little book often. It would be a steal at twice the price.
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A radical Jesus,
By Martin Smedjeback - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jesus And Nonviolence: A Third Way (Paperback)
We have all been fooled! That was the feeling I had when I put down Jesus and Nonviolence. Jesus is not the weak, nonpolitical, do not rock the boat-kind of guy that they talk about in church. The Bible researcher Walter Wink shows with clarity how Jesus both gave examples and himself acted very politically to change the society he was living in. He challenged the rules and the laws of his day's powers. He acted powerfully against the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and he questioned the unlawful occupation of his land. There were others that did this before him. The difference was that they used violence to protest against the occupation. Jesus acted with loving nonviolence. He challenged the injustices but always with respect for the other. Wink goes on to show us that the ideas and methods of nonviolence are very alive also today, actually more than any time before. Only in 1989-90 there were fourteen nations that underwent nonviolent revolutions, all of them successful except China. In this thin book Wink has given me a whole new view of Christianity, has strengthened my belief in nonviolence and has given me hope for a nonviolent future. Quite an accomplishment for a 117-pages book!
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nonviolent action is not passivism!,
By C.J.A. - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Jesus And Nonviolence: A Third Way (Paperback)
I carry a copy of this little book with me wherever I go, and I've reread it many times with great enjoyment. This is an essential introduction to the nonviolent way of Jesus for all Christians, including great commentary on relevant biblical passages and invaluable guidance for respecting the dignity of one's "opponents." It makes a super gift.The only lasting way to eliminate an enemy is to make him your friend. 35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Wink Does It Again,
By Dr. Thomas H. Martin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Jesus And Nonviolence: A Third Way (Paperback)
If you are considering or committed to the way of nonviolence and searching for firm footing in the actual practice of peace and reconciliation, read this book. As always, Wink is challenging, creative, convincing, and compelling. The many stories he tells to illustrate his points are quite interesting and practical.This is vintage Wink at his best. I will refer to this little book often. It would be a steal at twice the price. |
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