Gospel Light: Jesus Stories for Spiritual Consciousness [Paperback]

John Shea (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 1998

Opens the eye of the soul, and focuses on the teaching of Jesus from a spiritual point of view. It is about understanding the gospel stories as tools of spiritual transformation.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Shea (Inst. of Pastoral Studies, Loyola Univ.) began meditating on the gospel stories when he was 14. His long apprenticeship with the gospels shows in his text-centered approach to the six stories he has selected, which enriches our imaginative understanding of them without the burden of didacticism. He offers a good balance of necessary background and anecdotal embellishment to help the stories truly speak to the reader. An inspiring, thoughtfully chosen approach to Jesus' life and teachings in the gospels.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Crossroad Classic (February 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824517091
• ISBN-13: 978-0824517090
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,035,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This man has something valuable to say, October 29, 2007

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Nature Aunt (Westfield, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gospel Light: Jesus Stories for Spiritual Consciousness (Paperback)

Reading a book by John "Jack" Shea is nothing like hearing him tell a story in person, but either way, you will be amazed how his stories sneak up on you. They stay with you and continue to teach you, popping into your head at the oddest times.

Although he would never make this comparison himself, I couldn't help but think of how Jesus used stories to teach. The stories seem simple, but can be challenging, with substance in each story that will unfold as your understanding grows.

I get the sense this man has done some extensive study, lots of soul searching and spent many an hour in prayer. Thank you John/Jack for sharing your wisdom on paper so the rest of us can ponder these stories in our own time.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Power in the Gospel Stories, July 24, 2007

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This review is from: Gospel Light: Jesus Stories for Spiritual Consciousness (Paperback)

A master storyteller explores the gospel stories about Jesus as tools for spiritual transformation. Among the stories examined: Nicodemus (John 2), the baptism of Jesus (Luke 3), the healing of the paralytic (Mark 2), the woman caught in adultery, the road to Emaus.