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“Christianity Today magazine published a full-page article critiquing our new name, suggesting that, ‘You people act as though the red letters in the Bible are more important than the black letters.’ To that we responded, ‘Exactly! Not only do we say that the red letters are more important than the black letters of the Bible, but Jesus said they were!’” —Tony Campolo, Red Letter Revolution
Since the days of the early church, the followers of Jesus have privileged his words above all others when determining how to navigate their lives faithfully. In our broken modern world, such a stance is increasingly rare, even among Christians. Nonetheless, a passionate group of Christians remains devoted to the notion that the words of Jesus direct us to a better way of living and looking at the world.
Red Letter Revolution is destined to become an authoritative classic for these radical believers. In this essential manifesto, bestselling authors Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo envision issue after contemporary issue in direct light of the Bible’s “red letters.” The result is a startling look at contemporary Christianity and an inspirational reawakening to the gravity of the words and deeds of Jesus.
Red Letter Revolution is more than an inspirational or academic diversion. It is an indispensable guidebook for anyone who has ever felt that their own lifestyle, or their own church, was at odds with the Jesus they find speaking to them in red in the pages of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Red Letter Revolution is a timely call back to the true, radical fundamentals of Christianity.
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"Fantastic. It covers a broad amount of topics, and does a good job giving a response to each topic. This is the book that all Christians should read and struggle with. If this revolution actually takes place the world would change for the better, and I think Jesus would smile."
— Chris (5 out of 5 stars)
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" This book was interesting and thought provoking. It has two authors, and this book is basically a dialogue between the two so that was a different way to read a book. "
— Lauren, 2/10/2014 -
" content was amazing. written as a conversation between the authors, whose voices sometimes blended and, therefore, was a less effective use of the style. "
— Jason, 2/3/2014 -
" One of the best books I have read in a long time. This book is like a conversational, postmodern, theology primer. I loved this book! "
— Raborn, 1/24/2014 -
" I enjoy reading books that challenge my thoughts, but would really prefer to read books like this in a diverse group of people where there could be an open and animated discussion of some hard issues. "
— Andrea, 1/21/2014 -
" Highly recommend this book. Thought provoking and challenging. "
— Jon, 1/20/2014 -
" One of those books that reminds me of why I am doing what I am doing. I do not fully agree with some of the dicier issues presented by the authors, but I do fully agree with the love and conviction that they bring to ministry and life. "
— Sara, 12/1/2013 -
" Excellent and honest dialogue about a lot of issues that need to be reexamined. Highly recommend to anyone with an open mind. "
— Trevor, 11/5/2013 -
" Turn an interesting conversation on religion and politics into a book, and this is what you get. "
— Aaron, 10/16/2013 -
" While I didn't agree with everything written in this book, I still think it was a good read. I suggest knowing where you stand firm in issues of faith before reading it and keeping an open mind in areas of uncertainty in your perspectives. "
— Codi, 8/16/2013 -
" Shane & Tony have a pretty good discussion about issues facing Christianity today. Much of what they discussed was very refreshing to hear. They address things that many churches try to avoid. "
— Andrew, 8/16/2013 -
" What would Christianity look like if believers paid more attention to the words of Jesus (red letters in some Bibles) and less to misinterpretations by preachers, violence in the OT, and the excesses of the organized church? A lot different, I think. "
— Rick, 6/13/2013 -
" Two authors wrote the book and neither one of them had answers on how to live your life as a Christian. One author said to give it all up to follow Christ, other other said you can still follow Christ with a job that has medical and IRA benefits. "
— June, 4/28/2013 -
" The content of this book is worth 5 stars...but it really isn't a book as much as a transcript of an extended conversation. "
— James, 3/24/2013
About the Authors
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.
Maurice England moved to the Chicago area in the fall of 2006, after a twelve year run as a long-haul trucker, to continue the cultivation of his lifelong interest in the expressive arts and oral interpretation. A veteran audiophile, Maurice listened to well over one thousand audiobooks while on the road and fell in love with the genre. From his past experience in broadcasting, community theater, music performance, and ministry he saw narrating as a means to merge his love for books, ideas, learning, and spiritual evolution with his interest in artistic expression. While his narration experience has primarily been nonfiction, personal development, and spiritual-growth titles, Maurice anticipates using his authentically warm and folksy southern style to entertain and inspire through storytelling. Inspired most by the behind-the-scenes artists who engineer, direct, edit, and master the audiobook productions we hear, Maurice has become an absorbed student and participant in the process.
About the Narrators
Henry O. Arnold is an actor and writer. He is best known for his roles in The Second Chance and The Visual Bible: Acts and for his screenplay Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador.
Stu Gray has spent most of his life communicating, speaking, and entertaining people. He hosts The Stupendous Marriage Show with his wife, Lisa, is a youth pastor at his church, and is a voiceover artist and audiobook narrator. His heart is for married couples—to encourage, challenge, and inspire them to have the best relationships possible, and for men who are looking to be godly men of character.