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No Irrelevant Jesus is composed of short talks Lohfink has given over the years that are filled with exegetical and theological wisdom. . . . Lohfink is a German determined not to forget the terror that was Nazi Germany. This book is also relevant for the challenges facing Christians in America. His is a vision, deeply grounded in scripture, that I believe is our future. Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor Emeritus of Divinity and Law, Duke University The Christian CenturyGerhard Lohfink is to theology what Flannery O'Connor is to literature: a voice calling us to be aware of what really matters. O'Connor shouts to a culture deaf to grace; Lohfink confronts anyone trying to tame and domesticate Jesus. Modern-day prophets they are.Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Robert F. Morneau, Diocese of Green Bay, WisconsinGerhard Lohfink not only demonstrates that Jesus and his church are unquestionably relevant for life today, his essays also offer readers clear and theologically wise responses to critical issues of our day. While his writing is solid and sophisticated, it is accessible to scholar and seeker alike. Brilliantly written and translated, this work should be on the reading list of everyone interested in updating their understanding of Jesus and his church with fresh and stimulating insights.Stephen J. Binz, independent scholar, speaker, and author of biblical theology and spiritualityNo Irrelevant Jesus by Gerhard Lohfink is an excellent complement to the author's Jesus of Nazareth. It highlights the mystery of Jesus Christ and his message in relation to the church's nature and mission. Speaking to general readers as well as to scholars, it illumines the living Lord's "good news" in its biblical setting and also in the context of our contemporary world. Its short, clear, down-to-earth essays challenge us to orient our lives and the church to the coming of God's reign.Robert A. Krieg, Professor of Theology, University of Notre DameFollowing his highly successful Jesus of Nazareth, Gerhard Lohfink delivers another stunning achievement with this passionate set of essays about why Jesus remains relevant. Originally a series of public lectures, the chapters retain their oral flair, reflected in the excellent translation. They also impart a wealth of sophisticated information on a variety of themes tied to Jesus and his ministry: miracles, the love commandment, salvation, sin and reconciliation, the nature of the church, the episcopacy, and more. This book demonstrates once more Lohfink's eminent status as a seasoned scholar who nonetheless has the ability to communicate a meaningful pastoral message. In short, a superb book on Jesus' significance for the church today!Ronald D. Witherup, SS, Superior General of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice and author of Saint Paul and the New EvangelizationGerhard Lohfink’s work, No Irrelevant Jesus, seeks to make Jesus and His Church relevant in the contemporary culture that reduces Jesus and Christianity to one religion that is equal to all others. The book is a collection of essays from oral presentations that Lohfink made during the past several years that he later realized centered around the theme of making Jesus and/or His Church relevant today. . . . His work exhibits a mastery over the material that he has sought to understand throughout his life and it shares many theological themes found in his other work Jesus of Nazareth. Jason Bermender, Catholic Books ReviewGerhard Lohfink is a superb scholar and a beautiful writer who helped many readers see the Son of God in an entirely new light with his brilliant book Jesus of Nazareth. Now, in a series of wise, provocative, and inspiring essays, backed by vast learning and deep prayer, Lohfink reveals Jesus as he was and is, and the church as it was and is meant to become.James Martin, SJ, Author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage“With his succinct treatment of complex topics, Lohfink writes with his customary level of scholarly depth. When a writer or a speaker knows their material and has had years of experience in sharing it with others, there simply is a sense of “gravitas” or trustworthiness to their writing. . . . As Lohfink sketches the “untamed” Jesus, he moves freely between biblical texts, ancient writers, modern theologians and expressions of contemporary culture. . . . Everyone who takes the time to read and ponder this book will be challenged to new depths of discipleship and alerted to new possibilities as we live into the arrival of God’s kingdom already present in Christ and his Church.” Michael J. Bowling Englewood Review of Books
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About the Author
Gerhard Lohfink was professor of New Testament exegesis at the University of Tübingen. Since 1986, he has lived and worked as a theologian for the Catholic Integrated Community. His many books include No Irrelevant Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, Does God Need the Church?, and Is This All There Is?,all from Liturgical Press.
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Hardcover: 342 pages
Publisher: Michael Glazier (February 4, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0814682642
ISBN-13: 978-0814682647
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6.2 x 1 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Ms Maloney has provided an excellent translation of Fr. Lofink's excellent sequel to his "Jesus of Nazareth" by illustrating how Jesus's Gospel message can be applied today. Thus, he illustrates how miracles, his message of love and the reign of God are still relevant. He also expands his discussions to include insights into the theology of St. Paul, and how effects of the ancient world impacted the message of Christ-lovers. He also discusses the nature of divine revelation, and how the Judeo-Christian tradition differs from other religions, and how these differences may impact of modern thinking. No Irrelevant Jesus provided valuable insight into how Christianity most appropriately fits with the modern world.
After reading Jesus of Nazareth I was primed for more and more. I haven't finished the book yet but have found it magnificently informative. If Christians are meant to follow Christ's teachings, they need to understand what they are. As a catholic christian I am able to say that this is not a feel-good kind of church and it shouldn't be. I love the way Lohfink is able to explain the church from its infancy but also cogniscient of our need to look at life now and be open to changes in practice while staying in line with the mission we have been given.
Great book. Lohfink pushes back against the idea that Jesus is not relevant in the modern world. Chapter 1 is entitled "On Not Taming Jesus". In this chapter and elsewhere Lohfink says that Jesus cannot be reduced to a mere social worker. He can't be trimmed to meet ideological agendas but must be accepted in the Fullness of His Divinity with all His demands for us. His demands free us and open up to us the possibility of joy. God's Mercy is Unfathomable and no human being should despair of it as long as he or she lives. But I find statements like the following in the book refreshing:"Jesus is tamed and made irrelevant in a terrible way ... when his preaching of judgment, which makes up a significant portion of the gospel tradition, is ignored and there is talk only of the loving and tender Jesus. ... Jesus is tamed when it becomes taboo to speak of his celibacy. It was not accidental and not a matter of fate; it is connected with his absolute devotion to the people of God. ... Jesus is also tamed when we sharply criticize the treatment of divorced and remarried persons by Rome and yet keep silent about the altogether clear and thoroughly well-attested words of Jesus against divorce. Can we no longer see that here the Catholic Church is trying to remain true to Jesus, despite all the difficulties it causes for the church? The solution of this difficult and complex question, on which many points of view must be considered, can at any rate not be achieved by putting aside or whitewashing Jesus' demand (pp. 17,18)."Lest Lohfink be reduced to only a conservative, he also speaks for social justice throughout the book. It's time for Catholics to stop dividing themselves ideologically into conservatives, moderates, or liberals, and become Fully CATHOLIC, which does not fit 100% into any ideological/political agenda.
What to make of Lohfink?He can be tedious, long-winded and boring. Some pages made my eyes glaze over. Maybe it's a translation issue.And yet ...when he gets going he has so much to teach me. If you can sit through the uninspired sections you should be rewarded with some refreshing, even unique theological insights.I will, with some trepidation, no doubt read his next book also.
Once again Lofhink has come thru with a solid meaty book on Jesus. This book brings some real challenges to all believers of every Christian denomination. What is Jesus really trying to say to us today? Lohfinlk spells it out clearly and challenges every one of us to understand that to follow Jesus is no easy thing.
A biblical and contemporary treatment of Jesus. Worth reading
Scholaryly but put in language for the person in the pew!
The first 1/3 of the book is good. If you are not of the Roman Catholic persuasion this part of the book contains only bits and pieces that are specifically oriented to the RC tradition. The other 2/3 of the book has some good material, but is much more oriented to the RC tradition. This shouldn't be too surprising as the author is a priest.
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