Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people “set apart” from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne’s writing and stories, Chris Haw’s reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin’s art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of “Should I vote or not?” and “Which candidate?” by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It’s written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.
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"I found the first three-fourths of this book to be an interesting dive into the political ramifications of the Old and New Testament at the time of its writing. The insights into the culture of the times was quite fascinating and intriguing. The last fourth of the book however, seemed to be more grounded in opinion. As a whole, the artistic layout of the book drew out the content like no other book I've read. Great Presentation!!" — Jeff (4 out of 5 stars)
"I found the first three-fourths of this book to be an interesting dive into the political ramifications of the Old and New Testament at the time of its writing. The insights into the culture of the times was quite fascinating and intriguing. The last fourth of the book however, seemed to be more grounded in opinion. As a whole, the artistic layout of the book drew out the content like no other book I've read. Great Presentation!!"
" An amazing account of the daily life regulations and strife a man of God must face in his day to day duties and beliefs. A true inspiration for any political figure and let's the world catch a glimpse of a Jesus that was human and dealing with the likes of this world while maintaining a constant focus on the next. "
" Shane Claiborne is a thinker and this is a thought provoking book. He has some really great observations and ideas on the ideas of being a follower of Christ. I appreciate his thoughtfulness to the topics but not so much his writing style. If you are looking for a deep theological masterpiece this is not the book for you. It is very easy to read and I encourage everyone to read it if only to hear his ideas. "
" brought me back to the heart of christianity in light the world rule. "
" First of all, this book was so beautifully laid out and illustrated. It was a work of art. Some very relevant and provocative thoughts. I didn't totally agree with everything (I think the book was slightly in reaction to current political realities, which is fine, but made it feel a bit too radical in the other direction), but it had some really important thoughts to bring to the table. Great practicals as well. "
" Great read. Maybe a bit too lengthy; however, overall I enjoyed it. Certainly challenged many "bedrock" principles of my politicial thinking. Highly recommended. "
" I think everyone should read this! It gives a whole new perspective on Politics, and Jesus' role, and Christians. It's amazing. "
" This is one of the most spectacular Christian books I have ever read. Want to read it? Then prepare to be stretched and pushed in every direction until you can't help but feel that everything needs to be changed. The average Christian life needs to look different and many of us Christians know that. But this book will bring the conviction of the Holy Spirit that we all need to take a good look at every last aspect of our lives. "
" Absolutely amazing and thought provoking book. Anyone trying to figure out a proper Christian attitude to the state should take to heart the words (and art) of this book. "
" I'm dying for someone I know to read this book so that we can talk about it. I will likely read it again. So if anyone decides to give it a try, let me know. "
" This book was great, even though it made me mad at points. That's not always a bad thing because it forced me to really think about my views on politics. "
" Great, fun, challenging! I love the format of this book with the inset quotes, pictures, etc. "
" One of the best books I ever read, but the thing that stuck out to me was the gracious fire the writers wrote with. A no compromise book that comes off just as loving as piercing. "
" Definitely has some useful points and good food for thought, but overall is a bit too inflammatory for my liking. "
" Wow. This book was powerful. It challenged the way I think about politics, America, and Jesus. "
" Wow. Shane Claibourne challenges my perspective of life, civics, government, religion, etc... I said, "WoW" after every chapter. Don't read it unless you can stand to have your point-of-view challenged. "
" a whole new world... way of seeing/being in the world. and the kingdom of heaven. and the church. and me. ! "
" Interesting views, but a little "left" for my taste. "
" It's a decent read. I agree with what the authors are saying about political power and Christianity, and I'm happy to continue shopping local, reduce/reuse/recycle, but I'm not about to join a commune or go dumpster diving. "
" Got to here Shane speak over the summer. It tells of his journey and there accomplishments. "
" This book made me rethink my life. I don't think it was completely right, but it shook my worldview like crazy. "
" This book gives its readers a lot to think about. Although many of the ideas in the book I fully agree with many of them I think the authors take a little far and make them almost impractical. However, this book did give me a lot to think about and for that I am greatful. "
" I thought Shane Claiborne was really well spoken for how original his ideas were. Very convincing and thought provoking. "
" a bit conspiracy theory feeling at times, but, good argument for non-pacifist, non-violence methods of living the Kingdom. With a few other lessons along the way. "
Shane Claiborne graduated from Eastern University and performed graduate work at Princeton Seminary. His ministry experience is varied, from a ten-week stint working alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta to a year spent serving a wealthy mega-congregation at Willow Creek Community Church outside Chicago. During the recent war in Iraq, he spent three weeks in Baghdad with the Iraq Peace Team. He is also a founding partner of the Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia. He writes and travels extensively, speaking about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus. He is featured in the DVD series Another World Is Possible and is the author of the several books, including The Irresistible Revolution, Jesus for President, and Becoming the Answer to Our Prayers. His work has been featured in everything from Fox News and CNN to the Wall Street Journal and National Public Radio.
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