Only rarely is a single book an event. This book is such a rarity.
Rita Brock and Rebecca Parker show that solid scholarship can be
expressed with passion and literary grace as they recover the
beauty of an earth-loving Christianity lost for a thousand years
beneath dry creeds and formulae and poisonous myths of sacralized
violence.--Daniel C. Maguire, author of "A Moral Creed for All
Christians"
"Every Christian theologian and preacher should read this book and
be profoundly challenged."--James H. Cone, author of "Malcolm &
Martin & America"
""Saving Paradise" challenges us to recover an ancient world view
that is life transforming and earth affirming. It reminds us of a
biblical perspective that does not reserve paradise for the dead
but invites the living to find grace, justice, peace and
compassion-here and now-amid the jangling discord of violence and
war. It may mark the beginning of a paradigm shift in contemporary
Christian understanding and interfaith dialogue."--Reverend James
A. Forbes, Jr., president and founder of the Healing of the Nations
Foundation, senior minister emeritus of the Riverside Church of New
York City
"How did Christianity become a religion of finitude and guilt
rather than one of promise and celebration? Brock and Parker ran
with the evidence, showing us the importance of art, ritual,
devotional practices, and liturgical space for early Christians.
This tangible past transformed their research and led them to see
that paradise in this world lies at the heart of Christianity."
--Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, author of "Dictionary of Christian
Art"
"This powerful, unprecedented, and compelling book brings real
Christianity out of the shadows. It lights up the religious roots
of American society at a time when progressives need to challenge
conservative politicians who use Christianity as a false prop for
their ideology."--George Lakoff, author of "Don't Think of an
Elephant!"
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