Renowned pastor and bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his most provocative and illuminating message yet. It is commonly thought in secular society that the Bible is one of the greatest hindrances to doing justice. Isn't it full of regressive views? Didn't it condone slavery? Why look to the Bible for guidance on how to have a more just society? But Timothy Keller sees it another way. In Generous Justice, Keller explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace: a generous, gracious justice. Here is a book for believers who find the Bible a trustworthy guide as well as those who suspect that Christianity is a regressive influence in the world. Keller's church, founded in the eighties with fewer than one hundred congregants, is now exponentially larger. More than six thousand people regularly attend Sunday services, and another twenty-five thousand download Keller's sermons each week. A profile in New York magazine described his typical sermon as "a mix of biblical scholarship, pop culture, and whatever might have caught his eye in The New York Review of Books or on Salon.com that week." In short, Timothy Keller speaks a language that many thousands of people yearn to comprehend. In Generous Justice, he offers them a new understanding of modern justice and human rights.
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"I'm ain't no English teacher or literature scholar, so I don't pretend to be when I rate books. This rating is based solely on the fact that this book has a brilliant and unique core idea: Justice is the responsibility of all who have experienced the grace of God. This book should spiritually challenge your attitude towards all other humans, and undoubtedly should motivate you to do justice. Tim Keller is a desperately needed voice in today's church world!"
— Brandon (5 out of 5 stars)
" Truly made me think. Keller is brilliant. I actually stayed up late reading his thorough footnotes... "
— Kristina, 2/17/2014" Another great book by Keller. Very thought provoking. Made me rethink what social justice is and God's guidance on it in the Bible. "
— Mike, 2/17/2014" I loved this book! Keller does an incredible job of articulating how the gospel and social justice go hand in hand, and he explains not only why but how this looks in real life as well. He gives tons on scripture references and real life experiences. We can't refuse mercy to our neighbor after the mercy that has been poured on us. I've never read Keller before but now I'm a fan! "
— Emilybaker, 2/2/2014" Dr. Keller has a phenomenal gift & ability to explain controversial topics and help people reason through them with their heart and mind. This book illustrates the centrality of God's heart for the marginalized within the Christian faith and how it goes much deeper than a trite argument of "social justice" vs. "evangelizing." Wonderful context of the Why? and How? "
— Tyler, 1/31/2014" Great journey through the bible and the justice that is the mark of a follower of Christ who has understood the grace they have received. A must read for serious Christ followers!! "
— Philip, 1/19/2014" Keller is fantastic, and this book is a great resource for laymen and church leader-types. He encourages the reader toward acting justly and lovingly toward the poor out of an understanding of the Lord's great grace, and as an aid toward evangelism. "
— J., 1/19/2014" Pastor Keller does s fantastic job of emphasizing the church's roll in helping the poor. I subtracted a star for suggesting the state is biblically responsible or even capable of this roll as well. "
— Todd, 12/26/2013" A deep challenge to me. I found this book to be profound and simple. Pastor Keller is right for the most part and left me with loads of questions about how to take what he has taught and make it reality in my life, my family's life and my church's life. "
— Philip, 12/5/2013" I have mixed feelings about this book, but it gave me a lot to think about. I found I received the ideas coming from a pastor using Biblical support so much more readily than through ex-exceptional anecdotes or statistics that other books have used. "
— Amy, 11/21/2013" Wish there was another category of six stars because of the profound impact this book had on our lives in terms of understanding God's economy and our responsibilities. Changed our thinking, changed our commitment, changed where we spend a lot of our time. "
— Viann, 11/14/2013" This book is changing my life. I think every Christian should read it. "
— Missy, 10/20/2013" How the Christian message motivates us to seek justice in this world. An intellectually robust, thought-provoking, and challenging read. "
— Chin, 6/7/2013" Great book. Seems like there are some other great books cited in Tim's footnotes that would be worth reading. "
— Blake, 5/22/2013" Micky and I both enjoyed this book. Tim Keller is a thoughtful pastor, leader and writer. It is relevant to Family Promise service but to all of our living as Christians and our response to the poor, the widowed. Bryan and Janelle gave us the book. "
— David, 12/16/2012" Excellent and practical, explains so much and provides explanations on topics which seem to divide other Christians "
— Honor, 11/25/2012" One of his best books! A great read that will probably leave you thinking about how you can better practice "generous justice" in your life... "
— Michael, 10/13/2012" Tim Keller provides a thoughtful call for believers to radically serve the poor and pursue justice as they were served and made just by Christ. I've been waiting for someone to write a book like this for 5 years. "
— Josh, 3/26/2012" Enjoyed it. Recommend it. Will probably read it again in the future for a refresher. "
— Lobug, 11/7/2011" This is an excellent little book--great for anyone who seeks to follow Christ or cares about justice. "
— Ferrell, 5/15/2011" I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it is intensely biblical and a very convicting read. I like the way he stays in the middle without going overboard in either direction. "
— Geoff, 5/14/2011" Keller is fantastic, and this book is a great resource for laymen and church leader-types. He encourages the reader toward acting justly and lovingly toward the poor out of an understanding of the Lord's great grace, and as an aid toward evangelism. "
— Jed, 4/20/2011" I am slowly reading this book as part of my ongoing quest to really be just and to live out Micah 6:8 " ...to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." While there are some excellent points so far I am only 2 chapters in and will add more later. "
— Maggie, 3/23/2011" The necessary brevity in the first few chapters whets my appetite to keep reading and to do more research on this topic.<br/>Another well written tome by Keller. "
— Al, 3/22/2011" Some of this is very helpful. "
— carl, 3/10/2011" A landmark book for Christians on how the Bible sees social justice. Challenging and insightful, I cannot recommend a book more! "
— Matthew, 3/4/2011" Great concepts. Lots of supporting Scripture. A little dry for my reading taste. Found myself getting bored with the book. "
— Nicole, 2/28/2011" chapter 6&7 were particularly helpful to me as i have recently been having a lot of meetings in med school about health equity & diversity and was confused about pushing what i view as very gospel-minded things in a secular institution. "
— Grace, 2/28/2011Timothy Keller is the founder and senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller The Reason for God. He has mentored young urban church planters and pastors in New York and other cities through Redeemer City to City, which has helped launch more than 300 new churches around the globe.
Tom Parks is an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator who has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has been involved in recording audiobooks and voice-overs for over thirty years and through an eclectic range of projects. In addition to performing and directing, he is also an active musician, drumming in musical theater productions in the Midwest, and is in demand as a conference speaker.