What Jesus Meant
What Jesus Meant by Garry Wills is a thought-provoking exploration published by Penguin on February 27, 2007. This 176-page reprint delves into the complexities of Jesus’ teachings, challenging the interpretations often used by both political factions. Wills presents a fresh reading of the gospels, arguing that Jesus transcended political affiliations and instead offered a radical vision of the “reign of heaven” that he embodied in life.
In this insightful work, readers will find an analysis that critiques the misrepresentation of Jesus’ messages regarding power, wealth, and organized religion. Wills emphasizes that reducing Jesus to a mere ethical teacher overlooks his divine nature and the profound implications of his teachings. This book engages with themes of religion, biblical criticism, and interpretation, making it relevant for both believers and nonbelievers interested in a deeper understanding of Christianity and its foundational texts.
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“Garry Wills brings his signature brand of erudite, unorthodox thinking to his latest book of revelations. . . . A tour de force and a profound show of faith.” (O, the Oprah Magazine)
Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What The Qur’an Meant, coming fall 2017.
In what are billed “culture wars,” people on the political right and the political left cite Jesus as endorsing their views. But in this New York Times-bestselling masterpiece, Garry Wills argues that Jesus subscribed to no political program. He was far more radical than that. In a fresh reading of the gospels, Wills explores the meaning of the “reign of heaven” Jesus not only promised for the future but brought with him into this life. It is only by dodges and evasions that people misrepresent what Jesus plainly had to say against power, the wealthy, and religion itself. But Wills is just as critical of those who would make Jesus a mere ethical teacher, ignoring or playing down his divinity. An illuminating analysis for believers and nonbelievers alike, What Jesus Meant is a brilliant addition to our national conversation on religion.
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