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When an expert in the law asked Jesus for the greatest commandment, Jesus’ reply changed the course of history. With one phrase, Jesus amended the fundamental creed of Judaism and laid the foundation for his life and ministry:

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind;" and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’" (Luke 10:27)

Discover how Jesus’ revolutionary creed can transform your life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #61746 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 350 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781557254009
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Publishers Weekly
Amid a sea of books on Christian spiritual formation, McKnight, professor of religious studies at North Park University in Chicago, brings us a simple, highly readable one focused on the weightiest teaching of Jesus: love God and love others as yourself. The "Jesus Creed" of the title is a trimmed down version of the Shema of Judaism (Deut. 6:4–9), which declares we are to love God with all our being, amended to include caring for one's neighbor as oneself (Lev. 19:18). Packed with vivid and touching stories—from the Bible, history and the author's life—this book covers important aspects of what it means to love God and others. McKnight shows great respect for the Jewish heritage of Jesus and offers readers scholarly, yet highly accessible, illustrations of the sociocultural landscape of first-century Palestine. The book is slim on doctrine, making no comment on the thorny theological squabbles that divide many Christians. That's refreshing for the reader tired of the squabbling, but may leave others wondering what love does require in certain difficult situations. Still, this book is an excellent introduction to Christian spirituality. Its pages glow with compassion, generosity and the invitation to understand what was important to Jesus and what is crucial for Christianity.
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"Finally, someone asks what [spiritual formation] meant to Jesus. The Jesus Creed explains it for everyone." -- Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church

"McKnight shows us in fresh ways how Jesus’ vision forms us forever deeper expressions of love toward God and [others]." -- John Koenig, Glorvina Rossell Hoffman Professor of New Testament Literature and Interpretation, General Theological Seminary

"[McKnight]has been a secret weapon for my own education and growth. Now he can be yours as well." -- John Ortberg, Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

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