A page from the coptic book calledthe sayings of jesus the christsaid to be written by the disciple thaddaeus, 11 years after the death of jesus. Softcover, shows light wear along edges and corners. Who was the historical yeshua, and how did his story become the. The inside story, which was a finalist for the shaughnessy cohen award for political nonfiction, the hubert evans award for nonfiction, and was named one of the best books of. Weyler shows us that jesus still has the power to inspire, and that it is up to us to make sure this inspiration draws out the best in humanity, and not the worst. Rex weyler books list of books by author rex weyler. The inside story and religious commentary the jesus sayings. Rex weyler, in the jesus sayings, page 14, cites robert j. The quest for his authentic message paperback april 7, 2009 by rex weyler author 4.
A quest for his authentic message house of anansi press, 2008 weyler, rex 2004 greenpeace. By examining the research of international biblical. The inside story by weyler, rex and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The quest for his authentic message as published on intentblog. The complete sayings of jesus christs bondservants. The quest for his authentic message the quest for his authentic message by rex weyler available from rakuten kobo. Rex weyler is the critically acclaimed author of blood of the land, which was nominated for a pulitzer prize, and greenpeace. Finalist, shaughnessy cohen prize for political writing, 2004.
Read the lost sayings of jesus teachings from ancient christian, jewish, gnostic and islamic sources by available from rakuten kobo. By the spirit fruits of your lives impel souls to believe the truth that man is a son of god, and that all men are brethren. Today, many people are shocked by these sober conclusions of modern biblical scholarship. Jesus never said he was the son of god, he made no mention of the devil. May 02, 2008 in his knockout book the jesus sayings. The inside story, a finalist for the shaughnessycohen award for political writing. Weyler is the author of multiple books about greenpeace history greenpeace. Who were the eyewitnesses mentioned by name who were still living to the audience of the bookletter in question. The quest for his authentic message by rex weyler 20090407 rex weyler on. These include josephuss stories, pauls letters, and the thomas and q sayings collections. Below is rex weylers summary of what we think jesus might have said based on the earliest records, and can be found in the jesus sayings for me an excellent book. Rex weyler is it possible to reconcile jesus, the prince of peace, with religious violence.
It strips away pauls personal opinion as well as the forgeries that have been woven into the new testament, to uncover what it is most likely that jesus himself taught. According to lukes gospel, john the baptist and jesus were second cousins, as the. Dec 27, 2016 this is a great book, and you dont have to be religious to enjoy it even atheists will find it interesting. Weyler has explored his quakerism by writing a new book about what jesus really saidas opposed to what others have fictionalized as his words. The quest for his authentic message by rex weyler its a sign of the worldview of educated westerners that even those curious about the spiritual life usually value the expertise of scholars and secular commentators some of them overt atheists over the authority of sacred texts and religious practitioners. A quest for his authentic message house of anansi press, 2008. A quest for his authentic message, what we learn about jesus idea of god in this prayer the lords prayer is that a sacred god, like a compassionate parent, will provide necessities, help the honest seeker find the kingdom, and forgive shortcomings, especially for those who do likewise. Introduction to the book of mormon and its teachings by daniel h. Weyler approaches this controversial subject with an open, objective, and thoughtful mind, offering a book that entertains, enlightens, and inspires seekers from all spiritual. The quest for his authentic message a book everyone should read. Rex weyler asks this very question in the jesus sayings, but leaves the question unanswered. There is integrity and trustworthiness in this work and in this author. Rex weyler is a writer, ecologist and cofounder of greenpeace international. In the jesus sayings, weylers booklength treatise on the.
In the jesus sayings, weylers book length treatise on the authentic teachings of jesus of nazareth, he relies almost exclusively on the research of such biblical scholars as elaine pagels, karen armstrong, and robert funk. I believe the gospels provide better evidence against this than for it. Let your light so shine that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. I approach jesus as a historian but find his message reverberates with divine wisdom. In the jesus sayings, weylers booklength treatise on the authentic teachings of jesus of nazareth, he relies almost exclusively on the research of such biblical scholars as.
The jesus sayings goodreads meet your next favorite book. Feb 05, 2019 rex weyler asks this very question in the jesus sayings, but leaves the question unanswered. There is plenty of connecting narrative around the instances where jesus speaks, so. Ad 30 33, also referred to as jesus of nazareth or jesus christ, was a firstcentury jewish preacher and religious leader. The quest for his authentic message, vancouver author rex weyler deconstructs one of the most. Rex weyler rex weyler sets out to uncover the mystery surrounding the historical jesus, whose voice and words have been distorted by centuries of revision. The inside story, which was a finalist for the shaughnessy cohen award for political nonfiction, the hubert evans award for nonfiction, and was named one of the best books of 2004 by the ottawa citizen, halifax public libraries, publishers weekly, and the seattle postintelligencer. Jesus never said he was the son of god, he made no mention of the devil, and he didnt instruct his followers to wait fo.
He tells us that he is the way, the truth and the life. These include josephuss stories, pauls letters, and the thomas and q sayings. When jesus spoke, lives were transformed and the trajectory of life forever altered. He challenged the conventional thinking of his time, replacing blind ritual with informed action. Did john the baptist know jesus while they were growing up. A critical analysis of the book of abraham in the light of extra.
The quest for his authentic message, vancouver author rex weyler deconstructs one of the most highly constructed. In fact, an excellent resource on this study is rex weylers the jesus sayings. Greenpeace by rex weyler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. He speaks truth to power in this solid and exciting retelling of the diversity, politics, and mythology behind the origins of christianity. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Rex weyler says in the jesus sayings that the evidence that luke copies from the earlier story is confirmed because no wall or city gate appears in the archaeological record of nain, which was. This book examines the research of international bible scholars and some 200 ancient sources, including the recently discovered gospels of thomas and mary to recreate the historical life of yeshua, the magdalene, and their followers. By the end jesus appears as a wise and humble teacher, advocating selfawareness and social compassion. Show mercy even to those who despitefully abuse you. His books include blood of the land, a history of indigenous american nations, nominated for a pulitzer prize. Blood of the land, a history of indigenous american nations, nominated for a pulitzer prize. The quest for his authentic message, rex weyler is the critically acclaimed author of blood of the land, which was nominated for a pulitzer prize, and greenpeace.
From the inquisition to the burning of women healers to modern pedophilia scandals, spiritual leaders and followers. The complete sayings of jesus by arthur hinds 1927 contents start reading page index text zipped like the jefferson bible, this is an attempt to edit the four gospels into a consistent account, in this case focusing on the words of jesus. How do we know the words accredited to jesus were the. Excerpted and updated from his seminal book the jesus sayings. The inside story, which was a finalist for the shaughnessy cohen award for political nonfiction, the hubert evans award for nonfiction, and was named one of the best books of 2004 by the ottawa citizen, halifax public libraries, publishers weekly, and the.
Here, journalist rex weyler presents an accessible overview of these important new finds, using recent discoveries to give a fresh view of jesus sayings and message. The jesus sayings on amazon rex weyler liberates the historical jesus. Ive been absent from intentblog while writing a new book. And behold, as my book appeared this month, i discovered that deepak has been writing on the same subject.
The words of jesus christ are life changing and timeless. The quest for his authentic message a brilliant synthesis of the work of international bible scholars and some 200 ancient sources voice of the galilean distills the teachings of jesus with crystal clarity, sensitivity, insight, and passion. Christianity stack exchange is a question and answer site for committed christians, experts in christianity and those interested in learning more. Scholars feel they have finally found the q document. The lost sayings of jesus ebook by 9781594733604 rakuten kobo. Jesuss words of wisdom can become a companion on your own spiritual journey. The inside story, a finalist for the bc book award and the shaughnessycohen award for political writing. In the jesus sayings, i raise two more questions, presuming. He tells us that he is the way, the truth and the life john 14. The quest for his authentic message, vancouver author rex weyler deconstructs one of the most highly constructed figures in the western world.
This is a great book, and you dont have to be religious to enjoy it even atheists will find it interesting. This also applies to rex weyler, the author and social activist who helped found greenpeace. Rex weyler, cofounder of greenpeace international, author of the jesus sayings, and coauthor of chop wood, carry water matthew fox is a beacon of creative wisdom for our time. Its important to understand what jesus really said, because corporate america has deliberately created a selfish freeenterprise jesus since 1935 with the founding of an organization called spiritual mobilization.
Most christians believe he is the incarnation of god the son and the awaited messiah the christ prophesied in the old testament virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that jesus existed. How a group of ecologists, journalists, and visionaries. In this historic and revolutionary book, he inspires us to divinize male sexuality and exorcise the selfimposed and culturally held demons that bring violence and. The jesus sayings rex weyler jesus never said he was the son of god, he made no mention of the devil, and he didnt instruct his followers to wait for their reward in the eternal afterlife. The urantia book, love men with the love wherewith i have loved you and serve your fellow mortals even as i have served you.
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