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rescuing Jesus from American Christianity

Rescuing Jesus from American Christianity: In his own words

In this survey of the Sermon on the Mount the author contrasts the Old Testament nationalistic kingdom of Israel, with the New Covenant kingdom of Jesus. It is proposed that when people believe in the kingdom of God as Jesus taught, then they will be less enticed by imitation kingdoms, and that the kingdom of Jesus which is one of love, is incompatible with political empires of conquest. “Both conservatives and liberals attempt to claim Jesus as their own, but Jesus will not be owned by either, so in the cultural wars for dominion the best side to choose could be neither.” Pg 42

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Finally Published!

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Chattown Chatta: Our Homeless

Rear cover text: “Inside of this book you will find interviews with homeless people selected randomly from the streets of Chattanooga Tennessee. This project is dedicated to providing a space for the unsheltered to tell their own stories in their own words, so that the housed may hear, understand, and grow in compassion for the people we view daily on our streets from a distance. Their stories may in some cases confirm our preconceptions, but more often, these stories will disturb our presumptions.”

10% of all sales donated to The Chatt Foundation

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Book Launch: The Wisdom of Jesus

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The Wisdom of Jesus: A Close Look at the Sermon on the Mount

by Mark J Anderson

The Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus, is one of the most influential passages in the history of religious literature. However, it has been used as a source of fanaticism as well as a source of deeply beautiful spirituality. The author takes us on a literary analysis of the sermon, tracing its roots back into the earliest parts of the Bible, and a careful analysis of literary patterns within the text. The result is a deep appreciation for the wise words of Jesus, which lead us into healthy spiritual lives.

Available now on Amazon HERE

There will be a local book launch, Sunday May 22, 3 to 5 pm at Wanderlinger Brewing Co. 1208 King Street, Chattanooga TN. Join Mark for music, poetry, short readings and discussion of his new book.