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Forest, a convert to the Russian Orthodox Church and general secretary of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation, has written a short volume of reflections on the Beatitudes of Jesus. They are sermons in the original sense of the word, informal chats with historical, personal, and homely examples and comparisons. They are certain to offer comfort, knowledge, and inspiration to Christians seeking sources for meditation on the words of Jesus. For most collections strong in Christian spirituality.
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I'm a writer -- titles in print are listed on the Amazon site -- and also secretary of the Orthodox Peace Fellowship and editor of its quarterly journal, "In Communion". Since 1977, I have lived in Alkmaar, Holland, not far from Amsterdam. I grew up chiefly in Red Bank, New Jersey. I originally came to Holland to head the staff of a peace organization, the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. I am the father of six children, all grown up, and now the grandfather of five.
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A clear, crisp, relevant, and holy look at the Beatitudes,
By Jeff Kiernan co71@aol.com (Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Ladder of the Beatitudes (Paperback)
Jim Forest takes the reader on a thought-provoking journey by exploring the Beatidues as a whole and individually. Using examples from such diverse sources as the Desert Mothers and Fathers, Russian Orthodox saints, and contemorary peace and justice activists, he opens the Beatitudes in ways which allow readers to see their connection to our own times and lives. He does an especially good job delineating the meaning of words as they are used in the Beatitudes. A good resource for teachers, preachers, and anyone who wants a "new-old" way of looking at these basic teachings of Christ.
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For anyone, like me, whose ever read the Sermon on the Mount and thought, "wow, this sounds really beautiful, but what does Jesus really mean by this?", Forest provides an amazing discussion of these beatitudes, translating them from the eloquence of their Biblical language to the meat and potatoes of everyday life. This could can be read straight through, or one beatitude at a time, it's simple to read, yet challenging to live. I first read it in high school and read it years later and found I got even more out of it.
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This is a must-read for Christians. The author takes the reader through the Beatitudes, short prayers, and connects them to the icon of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. I love how Jim Forest connects the Beatitudes to modern life. The book gives you so much to think about. It is personal, reflective, and interesting. It is a book I will read often for the rest of my life.
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Even in a culture in which the Bible is a dark and unmapped continent to millions of people, if you say "Blessed are . . . ," someone is likely to add the next few words of the first beatitude, "the poor in spirit." Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saint Francis, Saint John, Mother Maria, New Testament, Father Dimitri, Saint Paul, Holy Spirit, Lord Jesus Christ, Desert Fathers, Saint Matthew, Jesus Prayer, Last Judgment, Son of God, Son of Man, Father Zosima, Las Vegas, United States, Abba Anastasius, Abba Macarius, Abba Olympius, Abbot Apollo, Catholic Worker, Mary of Egypt, Mount Sinai, Saint George New!
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Even in a culture in which the Bible is a dark and unmapped continent to millions of people, if you say "Blessed are . . . ," someone is likely to add the next few words of the first beatitude, "the poor in spirit." Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saint Francis, Saint John, Mother Maria, New Testament, Father Dimitri, Saint Paul, Holy Spirit, Lord Jesus Christ, Desert Fathers, Saint Matthew, Jesus Prayer, Last Judgment, Son of God, Son of Man, Father Zosima, Las Vegas, United States, Abba Anastasius, Abba Macarius, Abba Olympius, Abbot Apollo, Catholic Worker, Mary of Egypt, Mount Sinai, Saint George New!
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- The brothers Karamazov (Barnes & Noble classics) by Fyodor M. Dostoevsky on page 44, page 87, and Back Matter
- The Sayings of the Desert Fathers: The Alphabetical Collection (Cistercian Studies) by Benedicta Ward in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler on page 10, and Back Matter
- The Desert Fathers by Helen Waddell in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Crime and Punishment (Dodo Press) by Fyodor Dostoevsky on page 43, and Back Matter
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- The Beatitudes for Today by James C. Howell on 6 pages
- Blessings for the Fast Paced and Cyberspaced: Parables, Reflections, and Prayers by William Fitzgerald on page 193, and page 199
- Confessions of a Christian Humanist by John W. De Gruchy on page 205
- Prophecy and Discernment (Cambridge Studies in Christian Doctrine) by R. W. L. Moberly in Back Matter
- Remembering Henri: The Life and Legacy of Henri Nouwen by Gerald S. Twomey in Back Matter
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