The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus: What's So Good About the Good News? Audiobook

" "A respectful agnosticism is called for when often there is offered in its place a self-interested certainty." "

" Not bad, not bad at all. But for me at least, there wasn't too much that was new for me. Still a good read. "

" Not bad for a Protestant! Gomes remind us that it's all about love...specifically love of neighbor...and don't ask, like the smarty pants in Luke, "...who is my neighbor?" ...its the gay person, the homeless person, the Democrat, the Republican... "

" Conservative Christians may not like what Rev. Gomes is saying (look at what He says and act on it) nor the fact that he's even saying it (he's openly gay). Gomes, a longtime minister and Harvard professor, calls for a return to the social gospel in vogue until the 1970s. "

" I bought this book after I saw the author as a guest on The Colbert Report. He was intelligent and funny on the show. The book is not funny, but it's a descent read. "

" A portrayal of an inclusive, welcoming gospel. Makes me want to read more books by Gomes. "

" A reminder that Jesus was a radical who advocated disruptive social change and would be opposed by conservatives if he appeared today. A call to those who claim to be "Christian" to challenge the status quo and stand against injustice. "

" Absolutely, totally brilliant. One of the greatest theologians of our time. However, it can draggg a little in places and get a little impenetrable. However, the quality of ideas and the challenge presented to people of faith is so great it still wins 4 stars from me. "

" I'm reading this book now after hearing the author speak at The Tattered Cover book store. Easy to read, yet makes me stop and think. "

" Very readable and thought provoking, it's a great read for the theological neophyte. "

" Written for Christians. Readable, makes sense. "

" This book reinforced my Christian beliefs. Gomes wraps up nicely how one can be a social liberal and still be a Christian. I would like to read his other books. Bible scholars will probably not be interested in this book because Gomes does not do an in depth study of scripture. "

" read with the Garden City UM Wed a.m. book study - a good one to digest and discuss "

" Always enjoy Peter Gomes's writing, ideas. "

" It's one of the best book from a minister. "

" One of my favorite books of all-time! I simply can not say enough great things about this great book. "

" What did Jesus really teach? Not "WWJD" but what would Jesus have me do? "

" A very good book. Started off strong, raised many good issues, but I feel vaguely let down by the end of the book, kinda like the book lost steam somewhere. "

" The third book in the series is as worthwhile as was the first "The Good Book". It is a great book exploring the relationship of person to God. "

" I happen to agree w/Gomes so loved the book "

" Very readable and thought provoking, it's a great read for the theological neophyte. "

" A portrayal of an inclusive, welcoming gospel. Makes me want to read more books by Gomes. "

" A reminder that Jesus was a radical who advocated disruptive social change and would be opposed by conservatives if he appeared today. A call to those who claim to be "Christian" to challenge the status quo and stand against injustice. "

" Not - What would Jesus Do? But - What would Jesus have US do? "

" The third book in the series is as worthwhile as was the first "The Good Book". It is a great book exploring the relationship of person to God. "

" Not bad, not bad at all. But for me at least, there wasn't too much that was new for me. Still a good read. "

" read with the Garden City UM Wed a.m. book study - a good one to digest and discuss "

" "A respectful agnosticism is called for when often there is offered in its place a self-interested certainty." "

" I bought this book after I saw the author as a guest on The Colbert Report. He was intelligent and funny on the show. The book is not funny, but it's a descent read. "