Becoming Children of God

By: Wes Howard-Brook, Ched Myers (Foreword by)

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Paperback | 21 October 2003

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530 Pages

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'Becoming Children of God' offers a fresh and original commentary on the Gospel of John as a narrative inviting readers -- both in the evangelist's time and our own -- to a radical commitment to follow Jesus from within a spirit-filled community. This reading is grounded in a poetics of biblical narrative"" that balances attention to historical, ideological, and aesthetic aspects of John's Gospel while highlighting its relevance for today.

By committing himself to a close analysis of the text as symbolic action"" Howard-Brook makes it clear how John's Gospel fairly bristles with references to societal conditions that demand a direct response. Throughout the commentary, his close attention to literary structure as well as social background yields new insights into the often-obscure message of the Fourth Gospel.

Industry Reviews

""Clear and readable . . . This call to radical discipleship both challenges and supports activists and churches." 'The Christian Century'

""Combines a passionate commitment to Christian witness with thoughtful reading of the biblical text."

'The Bible Today'

""Howard-Brooks' commentary presents an engaged interpretation rooted in the political context of the United States. I highly recommend it."

Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, Harvard Divinity School

""His brilliant journey through John will inspire activists and academics alike to a deeper understanding."

James Douglass, 'The Nonviolent Coming of God

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