Salt and Light
Living the Sermon on the Mount
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Plough Publishing House
Published:21st Nov '23
£14.99
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This book inspires readers to embody love and justice, urging them to transform society by following the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount in Salt and Light.
In Salt and Light, the author emphasizes the importance of creating a just and peaceful society that is rooted in love. Drawing inspiration from the Sermon on the Mount, the text presents Jesus' teachings in a straightforward manner, making them accessible to all. The author highlights how figures like Francis of Assisi embodied these teachings through their selfless actions and commitment to living out the principles of love and justice.
This collection of talks and essays encourages readers to reflect on the profound implications of Jesus' message. The author challenges us to consider our role in dismantling systems of injustice and to actively participate in building a society that reflects the values of compassion and equity. By engaging with these ideas, we are invited to envision a world transformed by love and understanding.
Ultimately, Salt and Light serves as a call to action. The author passionately urges individuals to embrace the challenges of living a life guided by the Sermon on the Mount. It is a powerful reminder that through collective effort and commitment to love, we can work towards a more just and peaceful existence for all.
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
An admirable, excellent book needed by a world which has turned against the Great Teaching of Jesus. --Pitirim A. Sorokin, Harvard University
Expecting everything from God and from God alone, certain that his seed and his light are in all people, Eberhard Arnold permits no compromise in witnessing to the way of nonviolence and nonpossession that he sees exemplified by Jesus. --Friends Journal
A little known but powerfully articulate saint, Arnold lived faithfully in difficult circumstances. For preachers who preach from Matthew 5–7, this book will be a benefit. --Clergy Journal
The founder of the Bruderhof offers reflections on the Sermon on the Mount that stress God’s forgiveness. Eberhard Arnold calls people to a life on complete trust in God so that their attitude toward God’s kingdom, other people, material wealth, and earthly power are transformed. --Christianity Today
My life has been greatly enriched by reading Salt and Light. The eternal truth of its contents at times gives me the feeling that I am reading scripture. You have done humankind a service by making this available. --Clarence Jordan, Koinonia Farms
ISBN: 9781636080710
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181 pages