Strength for the Journey - Hardcover

Gomes, Peter J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060000775 ISBN 13: 9780060000776

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 2003

Synopsis

Peter J. Gomes is widely acclaimed as one of America's greatest preachers. In Strength for the Journey, Gomes offers a new collection of his most important sermons, which draw on the wisdom of the Bible to guide us through the year and enrich our daily lives.

Sermons have always played a central role in American culture, serving as beacons of hope in trying times and illuminating the path ahead when the prevailing wisdom grows dim. Gomes is one of the few remaining great practitioners of this lost art.Strength for the Journey features twenty-two of his stirring addresses dealing with themes of daily life such as commitment, death, happiness, innocence, patriotism, and struggle; and eighteen enduring sermons focusing on the seasons of the liturgical year. Never one to shy away from controversy, Gomes preaches sermons such as "In Praise of Harlots,""Plenty Good Room,"and "Patriotism Is Not Enough."Publishers Weekly called Gomes's historic "Outer Turmoil, Inner Strength"sermon, delivered just days after the tragic events of September 11, "one of the most eloquent, sensitive Christian responses to the attack."

Gomes's latest collection is sure to satisfy his loyal fans as well as to attract new ones. With his characteristic eloquence and compassion, Gomes offers us the spiritual resources we need to bring joy and inspiration to everyday life.

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Review:

"One of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, articulate, and persuasive spokesmen for the Christian religion in the present secular age."--Nathan Marsh Pusey, President Emeritus, Harvard University

"With great learning and wit, Reverend Peter J. Gomes stirs our souls and stimulates our minds ..."--James O. Freedman, President, Dartmouth College

." . . [Gomes] is . . . the good and well-spoken uncle whose advice is always worth hearing."--Library Journal

One of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, articulate, and persuasive spokesmen for the Christian religion in the present secular age. --Nathan Marsh Pusey, President Emeritus, Harvard University"

With great learning and wit, Reverend Peter J. Gomes stirs our souls and stimulates our minds ... --James O. Freedman, President, Dartmouth College"

. . . [Gomes] is . . . the good and well-spoken uncle whose advice is always worth hearing. --Library Journal"

This book might be your best bet for gaining a heart of wisdom, ? la Peter Gomes. --Christian Century"

"This book might be your best bet for gaining a heart of wisdom, a la Peter Gomes."--Christian Century

About the Author:

Peter J. Gomes has been minister of Harvard University's Memorial Church since 1974, when he was appointed Pusey Minister of the church, and serves as Plummer Professor of Christian Morals. An American Baptist minister, he was named one of America's top preachers by Time magazine. He is the recipient of thirty-three honorary degrees and an Honorary Fellow of Emmanuel College, the University of Cambridge, England, where the Gomes Lectureship is established in his name.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060000775
• ISBN 13: 9780060000776
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320