A God of Incredible Surprises: Jesus of Galilee [Hardcover]

This book is an example of the truly visionary in theology, a book where scholarly and pastoral insight into the biblical text are one and the same. The very best theology seamlessly provides the reader with intellectual and spiritual profit, and Fr. Elizondo's book delivers admirably on both.Elizondo masterfully weaves together moving personal stories and profound theological insights. In a style as dramatic as it is irresistible, Elizondo conveys the sheer extravagance of Christ's love and the radical character of Christ's witness.A surprising reading of the gospels that helped me see the God in myself. It empowered me to understand how I too could work for unity and peace in these troubling times.By examining the most basic elements of the gospel narratives, Virgilio Elizondo expands the understanding of the journey for justice, dignity and acceptance. Women especially will find healing strength and courage in his insights into the humanity of Mary.Maravilloso! It is Jesus up close and personal. I was unable to put the book down until I had read it all. As the center of gravity of Christianity is shifting to the periphery and the accent of theology moves to a more cultural exegesis, the reading of A God of Incredible Surprises makes the transition all the more exciting.Elizondo . . . opens our eyes to what it might have been like for Jesus and Mary and other Galileans of their time.Thought-provoking and occasionally provocative. Simply written with a powerful message.Father Elizondo does not finger-point but rather demonstrates how one can live the Christ-centered life.Elizondo has produced a succinct personal testament to his life and thought.This is a remarkable new work on Jesus...I recommend the book highly.In this remarkable rereading of the life of Jesus, theologian Virgilio Elizondo, cited by TIME Magazine as one our the spiritual innovators of out time, focuses on the humanity of Jesus and the healing his life offers to ourselves and our world today.Why wlãe