Questions of Jesus, The (McLaughlin)
The questions that Jesus asks in the four gospels are deceptively simple, but the answers call for a lifetime of prayer and reflection. Using as his starting point thirty questions that Jesus himself asks, biblical scholar John McLaughlin offers prayer-filled reflections on the call of Christianity and the meaning of faith. He looks at how these questions challenge us in our lives today, after first situating the texts in their historical and theological context. The Questions of Jesus addresses Jesus' challenge to each of us to hear his message and be changed by it. It is a useful guide for study groups, retreat leaders and individuals intent on enriching their prayer life.
The questions that Jesus asks in the four gospels are deceptively simple, but the answers call for a lifetime of prayer and reflection. Using as his starting point thirty questions that Jesus himself asks, biblical scholar John McLaughlin offers prayer-filled reflections on the call of Christianity and the meaning of faith. He looks at how these questions challenge us in our lives today, after first situating the texts in their historical and theological context. The Questions of Jesus addresses Jesus' challenge to each of us to hear his message and be changed by it. It is a useful guide for study groups, retreat leaders and individuals intent on enriching their prayer life.
The questions that Jesus asks in the four gospels are deceptively simple, but the answers call for a lifetime of prayer and reflection. Using as his starting point thirty questions that Jesus himself asks, biblical scholar John McLaughlin offers prayer-filled reflections on the call of Christianity and the meaning of faith. He looks at how these questions challenge us in our lives today, after first situating the texts in their historical and theological context. The Questions of Jesus addresses Jesus' challenge to each of us to hear his message and be changed by it. It is a useful guide for study groups, retreat leaders and individuals intent on enriching their prayer life.