New Book Published!

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rescuing jesus from american christianity

Rescuing Jesus from American Christianity: In his own words

rescuing jesus from american christianity

In this survey of the Sermon on the Mount the author contrasts the Old Testament nationalistic kingdom of Israel, with the New Covenant kingdom of Jesus. It is proposed that when people believe in the kingdom of God as Jesus taught, then they will be less enticed by imitation kingdoms, and that the kingdom of Jesus which is one of love, is incompatible with political empires of conquest.

“Both conservatives and liberals attempt to claim Jesus as their own, but Jesus will not be owned by either, so in the cultural wars for dominion the best side to choose could be neither.” Pg 42

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Book Review

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In May 2024 I published, The Wisdom of Jesus: a Close Look at the Sermon on the Mount. Today a review by Jennifer Daniels Neal was published in The Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. My work was over twenty years of study, writing and rewriting, and this fine review captures the essence of what I hoped to accomplish.

REVIEW HERE

Rear cover text: “The Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus, is one of the most influential passages in the history of religious literature. However, it has been used as a source of fanaticism as well as a source of deep beautiful spirituality.

The author gives us a literary analysis of the sermon, tracing its roots back into the earliest parts of the Bible, while also including a careful study of literary patterns within the text. The result is a deep appreciation for the wise words of Jesus, which leads us into healthy spiritual lives.”

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Interview release

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Richard Winham of radio WUTC.org, hosts a podcast on writing called Open Book. We talked about my books, The Wisdom of Jesus, and my eclectic memoir, And Then. It is the last 15 minutes, starting at minute 41. We talk about the literary approach to reading the bible, and the significance of the Sermon on the Mount, on a personal level and social level.

Listen to interview HERE

Book signing: The Wisdom of Jesus

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Author signing event at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Hamilton Place Mall

Saturday July 13, 2 to 4pm

Note: Rather than readings from the text, small printed portions will be available as free samples

Mark J Anderson, presents, The Wisdom of Jesus, A Close Look at the Sermon on the Mount

The Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus, is one of the most influential passages in the history of religious literature. However, it has been used as a source of fanaticism as well as a source of deeply beautiful spirituality. The author takes us on a literary analysis of the sermon, tracing its roots back into the earliest parts of the Bible, and a careful analysis of literary patterns within the text. The result is a deep appreciation for the wise words of Jesus, which lead us into healthy spiritual lives.

About the author:

Mark J Anderson is the president of the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild. He has previously published two children’s books and a collection of stories and poetry. He moved to Chattanooga from Utah in 2016 and has found this city to be a fountain of creativity where he has thrived among fellow writers, musicians, and creative spirits.

Book: The Wisdom of Jesus

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Book launch: The Wisdom of Jesus: A Close Look at the Sermon on the Mount,

by Mark J Anderson

The Sermon on the Mount, given by Jesus, is one of the most influential passages in the history of religious literature. However, it has been used as a source of fanaticism as well as a source of deeply beautiful spirituality. The author takes us on a literary analysis of the sermon, tracing its roots back into the earliest parts of the Bible, and a careful analysis of literary patterns within the text. The result is a deep appreciation for the wise words of Jesus, which lead us into healthy spiritual lives.

View on Amazon HERE