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Author: Tetlow Sj J a
Publisher: Loyola University Press,U.S.
Imprint: Loyola University Press,U.S.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.10cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.209kg
ISBN: 9780829455274
ISBN 10: 0829455272
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 21 March 2023
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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In this inspiring offering, Tetlow, director of the Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House (Making Choices in Christ), analyzes Jesus's life from a human perspective. Taking Jesus's injunction to learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart as his cue, Tetlow contends that believers can better live according to Christ's example by understanding the motivations and values behind his acts, and to that end examines biblical moments to parse his decisions. In one example, Jesus heals a paralyzed man in front of the learned Pharisees; understanding the incident's context and conditions (the Pharisees' public influence; Jesus's knowledge of their rigid view of the law) reveal Jesus's motivation, namely that forgiving and healing the man would help the Pharisees open their minds and hearts to profound change. Elsewhere, the way Jesus approached the master-disciple structure--staying within its constructs, though informing apostles I came not to be served, but to serve --provides insight into a sermon he delivered from Peter's boat that emphasized similar service principles. While Tetlow's depiction of Jesus might come across as sentimental to the scholarly set, this motivational offering will benefit casual Christians eager to get a firmer handle on the day to day of Jesus's life. Believers will appreciate this spirited take. (Mar.) - Publisher's Weekly
In this inspiring offering, Tetlow, director of the Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House (Making Choices in Christ), analyzes Jesus's life from a human perspective. Taking Jesus's injunction to ""learn of me for I am meek and humble of heart"" as his cue, Tetlow contends that believers can better live according to Christ's example by understanding the motivations and values behind his acts, and to that end examines biblical moments to parse his decisions. In one example, Jesus heals a paralyzed man in front of the learned Pharisees; understanding the incident's context and conditions (the Pharisees' public influence; Jesus's knowledge of their rigid view of the law) reveal Jesus's motivation, namely that forgiving and healing the man would help the ""Pharisees open their minds and hearts to profound change."" Elsewhere, the way Jesus approached the master-disciple structure--staying within its constructs, though informing apostles ""I came not to be served, but to serve""--provides insight into a sermon he delivered from Peter's boat that emphasized similar service principles. While Tetlow's depiction of Jesus might come across as sentimental to the scholarly set, this motivational offering will benefit casual Christians eager to get a firmer handle on the day to day of Jesus's life. Believers will appreciate this spirited take. (Mar.) - Publisher's Weekly
Author Information
JOSEPH A. TETLOW, SJ, has practiced, taught, and written on discernment since before Vatican II. He is a spiritual director and has led numerous retreats for laypeople on the topic of discernment. Often hailed as a ""world authority"" on Ignatian spirituality, Fr. Tetlow is the author of many books, including Making Choices in Christ and Choosing Christ in the World.
