Asian Faces of Jesus SS202350

Asian Faces of Jesus SS202350Although Jesus was born in the western part of Asia it was not until 1500 years later that Asia experienced the full impact of Jesus's person and teaching. Western missionaries, the primary transmitters of Christianity, left behind a Western understanding of Jesus. Today, Asians are seeking the face of the original Jesus, his Asian face. For them, all understandings of Jesus arise out of particular contextual needs. Enriching the Western understanding

The attentive reader will perceive them throughout this book

Through his writings and retreats he has helped countless people of all religious backgrounds to live mindfully in the present moment

Sanneh analyzed the Christian religious theme by linking it to local religious responses and attitudes

from biblical times to the present

Henri Nouwen

stories from the saints

Contributors include Eliezar Segal (Judaism)

From there the book devotes itself to a close study of Revelation itself

and a wealth of personal stories

two poets and prophetic peacemakers explore together the farthest reaches of truth

including the award-winning 2-volume Christology

Third Isaih