The Beatitudes: Seeking the Joy of God's Kingdom [Paperback]

Paul Hinnebusch (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Pauline Books & Media (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081981153X
• ISBN-13: 978-0819811530
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,529,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful New Look At The Beatitudes, February 9, 2002

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Louis N. Gruber "Author of Jay" (Lexington, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beatitudes: Seeking the Joy of God's Kingdom (Paperback)

I used this wonderful little book for a group study of the beatitudes recently. It was wonderful. He begins with the concept of the anawim, the poor and humble ones who are actually God's chosen remnant. Tracing this concept through the Old Testament, and especially the Psalms, he illustrates it in the life and teachings of Jesus. The anawim, God's chosen, are always opposed by the proud and the self-righteous. He explains the beatitudes in this light in beautiful and lucid writing, as he explores each beatitude and shows the commonality between them. Now, this is not a completely easy book, hence the four stars, because his style is circular and repetitious, more like prayer or meditation than scholarly exposition. So I often found it necessary to re-read his words several times in order to grasp his line of thought clearly. It was definitely worth the effort. I recommend this book highly, especially for group study.