Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise [Paperback]

Virgilio P. Elizondo (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Orbis Books (February 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883441519
• ISBN-13: 978-0883441510
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,442,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Story of hope for marginalized people, January 11, 1999

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This review is from: Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise (Paperback)

This book is a short, effective treatment of much forgotten aspect of the gospels--the liberative aspect. Fluid and knowledgable, Elizondo backs each point amply with gospel text and other research. While Elizondo focuses primarily on two marginalized groups, the Biblical Galileans and the Mexican-Americans of today, in no way are the ideas exclusive to the two. The liberative aspect of the gospel is easily applicable to all, since all humans are oppressed by sin. Elizondo's prose is light and comprehensible, which is uncharacteristic of many books of theology. The book shouldn't take one long to read, and it is worth the small amount of time spent reading it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking book, July 12, 2001

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This review is from: Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise (Paperback)

This book changed my view on how the experiences of Chicanos were represented by showing a parallel between Galilean Jews and Chicanos. It is refreshening and liberating. A well read book, and not too heavy on writing style. Easy to read and comprehend on what the author's trying to describe.

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for all Hispanic Christians..., June 1, 2010

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Buen Dia (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Galilean Journey: The Mexican-American Promise (Paperback)

Whether you are Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal, etc....if you consider yourself of Mexican origin you must read this book! This book will impact the way you appreciate your culture and also expand your understanding of Jesus the Galilee in a deeper more significant way.