#Occupy the Bible: What Jesus Really Said (and Did) About Money and Power - Softcover

Thistlethwaite, Susan Brooks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1625644728 ISBN 13: 9781625644725

Publisher: Wipf and Stock, 2013

Synopsis

Jesus of Nazareth said and did a lot about money and power in his own time. But Jesus wasn't a "free market capitalist" despite what some conservative Christians would like us to believe in the twenty-first century. -Jesus occupied the Temple in Jerusalem-effectively the national bank of his time-and threw out those who were exploiting the poor. -Jesus organized fishermen whose industry had been wrecked by the Roman Empire. -His followers included powerful "women of means" who were last at the cross, first at the tomb, and who went on to become missionaries. -Jesus taught "in the streets" preaching that God's "side" is not that of the wealthy and powerful and that all believers need to confront inequality now. #Occupy the Bible is an eye-opening, no-holds barred look at the real message of Jesus, using the Scriptures that are foundational for the Christian faith. #Occupy the Bible is also a practical "how to" guide for potential Christian "occupiers"-people sincerely committed to confronting the rising poverty and economic inequality in the United States using the powerful, unvarnished message of Jesus of Nazareth.

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Review

The power and clarity of Dr Thistlethwaites book confronts an anaemic church afraid of the words and witness of Jesus Christ. This is a must read for all who want to reclaim the Bible and the Church from poor biblical scholarship and a market driven theology possessed by Wall Street. Read at your own risk. You may accept the call of #occupy the world with love and justice. -- Reverend Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ This book is a must read for Christians struggling to follow Jesus in an era of rampant greed as well as those concerned that Americas economic system is morally bankrupt. The books grounding in scripture and theology is a critical tool for anyone trying to counter hypocritical political leaders or Christian right leaders who are leading America astray on economic policies and principles. -- Reverend Jennifer Butler, Executive Director at Faith in Public Life "Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite brings the brains of a first rate scholar, the spirit of a pastor and the passion of a prophet to occupying the Bible. Her book reveals the immediate relevancy of the sacred scriptures for todays struggling world and offers a compelling altar call for Christians to live out the mandate for justice inherent within our faith." -- Reverend Dr Paul Rauschenbush, Religion Editor at The Huffington Post "Susan Thistlethwaite uses compelling scholarship to show just how biblically and theologically relevant the Occupy movement was and is. It doesn't matter that the encampments are gone; this book is about us: it is about our calling and our need do a mic check on a money-dominated social system that is rapidly losing its way." Reverend Peter Laarman, Executive Director at Progressive Christians Uniting

From the Back Cover

Jesus of Nazareth said and did a lot about money and power in his own time. But Jesus wasn't a "free market capitalist," despite what some conservative Christians would like us to believe in the 21stcentury.

· Jesus occupied the Temple in Jerusalem—effectively the national bank of his time—and threw out those who were exploiting the poor.
· Jesus organized fishermen whose industry had been wrecked by the Roman Empire.
· His followers included powerful “women of means,” like Mary Magdalene, who was last at the cross, first at the tomb, and who went on to become missionaries.
· Jesus taught "in the streets," preaching that God's "side" is not that of the wealthy and powerful; and that all believers need to confront inequality now.
· And more...

#OccupytheBible is an eye-opening, no-holds barred look at the real message of Jesus, using the scriptures that are foundational for the Christian faith. #OTB is also a practical “how to” guide for potential Christian “occupiers”—people sincerely committed to confronting the rising poverty and economic inequality in the United States using the powerful, unvarnished message of Jesus of Nazareth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1625644728
• ISBN 13: 9781625644725
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 154