
The end of religion : encountering the subversive spirituality of Jesus
Title:
The end of religion : encountering the subversive spirituality of Jesus
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Summary:
In "The End of Religion", Cavey contends that the Jesus described in the Bible never intended to found a new religion; instead he hoped to break down the very idea of religion as a way to God. With a fresh perspective on biblical stories, Cavey paints a picture of the world God originally intended and stillβ More...
Year Published:
2007
Physical Description:
265 p. illus.
Contents:
Introduction: The holy hand grenade -- The beginning of the end -- Water, wine, and scandal -- Religion, spirituality, and faith -- Blue rose Tuesdays -- Chamber of horrors -- Taking the mental out of fundamentalism -- A scandalous life -- Taking on the establishment -- Breaking the rules : overriding Torah -- A fence around the law : trouncing tradition -- Family values : undoing tribalism -- Thy kingdom come : transcending territory -- Sacred space : redefining temple -- Subversive symbols -- The day religion died -- The irreligious implications -- Who do you think you are God? -- God or Son of God? -- Word of God -- Love instead of law -- Back to the garden -- It's time to grow up -- Religion versus relationship -- So what? -- Epilogue: The religion God likes.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0716/2007015650.html
ISBN:
9781600060670
Publisher:
Colorado Springs, CO : NavPress, 2007.