The Gospel of Peace: A Commentary on Matthew, Mark, and Luke from the Perspective of Nonviolence -- John Dear, Paperback

In this original and inspiring new commentary Father John Dear walks us through every line of the three synoptic Gospels, pointing out Jesus' practice and teachings of nonviolence each step of the way.

As Dear shows us, Jesus is-like Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. -nonviolent to the core, a disarming, healing presence toward those in need. This Jesus is also a revolutionary disrupter of the unjust status quo and a political threat to the ruling authorities. Those authorities succeed in killing him, only to push Jesus to the heights of nonviolence through his death and resurrection.

This original commentary brings a fresh new approach to the Gospels for all those who preach or engage in social ministries. It is sure to inspire everyone in this time of permanent warfare, gun violence, racism, poverty, and climate change.

Author: John Dear
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 10/24/2023
Pages: 440
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.96h x 7.08w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9781626985339

About the Author

Father John Dear has been working for justice and disarmament and teaching peace for over four decades. The author of forty books, he is the executive director of www.beatitudescenter.org where he hosts and offers zooms on Jesus and Gospel peacemaking. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several times, including by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He lives in Big Sur, CA.