Religion In Overalls / Johnsson, William G / (PB/1977-1977/LMD/B+/USED)

*Condition Note: Book is gently used and lightly marked, has an owner mark, and has minor cover wear.*

"RELIGION IN OVERALLS springs from two concerns.
"First, I have felt increasingly troubled by the widening gulf between ivory tower and pew," writes author William Johnsson. "An enormous amount of scholarly study has focused on the Bible in recent years, but most of it remains the province of the elite--those who understand Greek, Hebrew, German, French, and the jargon of the discipline. Yet much of this study can directly or indirectly benefit the minister and thinking layman.
"Second, over several years the convictions has grown that Matthew's Gospel has a message of unusual significance for the church today, and I think we continue to bypass it only at the church's peril. The first Gospel has something to say which will keep the church on balance in these changing and surprising times."
RELIGION IN OVERALLS incisively probes these important issues, its discussion always blending what Matthew meant then with what it means today. Writes Johnsson: "In an age that proclaims on its T-shirts, 'Only believe' and 'I love you!' (in red, white, and blue, of course), Matthew insists that practice balance one's profession, that faith and love put on overalls and get their hands dirty out where the people are."

CONTENTS

Preface
Looking at Matthew's Gospel
Jesus: Royal Lawgiver
Discipleship: In the Footsteps of Jesus
Conduct: Better Righteousness
The Church--in the Storm-tossed Sea
The Kingdom--Already But Not Yet!
The Cross--His and Mine
Retrospect--Religion in Overalls

Used Book Information

For more information about used book grading (condition), bindings, etc. click here.