God's Revolution

Justice, Community, and the Coming Kingdom

Eberhard Arnold author Stanley Hauerwas editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Plough Publishing House

Published:20th Apr '21

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God's Revolution cover

This book presents a transformative vision inspired by Jesus, urging readers to embrace radical discipleship and challenge societal injustices through personal and communal change.

In God's Revolution, Eberhard Arnold presents a compelling vision for a society deeply transformed by the teachings and spirit of Jesus. He challenges the reader to confront feelings of powerlessness in the face of systemic injustice and to seek authentic solutions that address the root causes of human suffering. Arnold's writings serve as a call to action, urging individuals to embrace a radical approach to discipleship that transcends mere religious fulfillment.

Arnold's journey is one of profound commitment; he left behind a successful career and the confines of established church practices to fully embody the gospel in his life. This selection of his writings emphasizes that true discipleship is not a passive pursuit but a revolutionary act that begins within the individual and radiates outward, influencing every facet of life. He draws on the legacy of other influential theologians like Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, positioning his thoughts within a tradition of radical obedience to the gospel.

Through God's Revolution, readers are invited to reconsider their understanding of faith and its implications for social justice. The text serves as both an inspiration and a challenge, pushing against the boundaries of conventional religious practice to advocate for a transformative approach to living out the teachings of Jesus. Arnold's vision is not just about personal change; it is about creating a society that reflects the values of love, justice, and community.

The undeniable power of Arnold’s writing owes to the fact that there is no difference between what he professed to believe and the way he lived. It gives his words a resonance and depth, a right to be heard. --Juli Loesch Wiley, New Oxford Review
The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of persons with Christ as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant. Arnold’s vision incarnates just such a community. --Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline
Arnold’s writing has all the simple, luminous, direct vision into things that I have come to associate with his name. It has the authentic ring of a truly evangelical Christianity and moves me deeply. It stirs to repentance and renewal. --Thomas Merton, The Seven Storey Mountain
Arnold’s writings are a light of hope in an age which seems very dark. May they no longer remain hidden under a bushel, but shine out to be heeded by many. --Jürgen Moltmann
The witness of Eberhard Arnold is a much needed corrective to an American church that has lost the vital, biblical connection between belief and obedience. --Jim Wallis, Sojourners
Pacifist though he may be, Arnold takes no prisoners. His church has little in common with the accommodating Christianity that is so dominant in our culture. As you read you will find yourself thinking, “I have never seen a church like the one he describes.” That, of course, is exactly the point. --Stanley Hauerwas, from the Introduction
Intensely reverent and thought-provoking, God's Revolution is highly recommended for theology studies collections. —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review

ISBN: 9781636080000

Dimensions: 209mm x 139mm x 19mm

Weight: unknown

232 pages

3rd New edition