With his characteristic eloquence and compassion, Peter J. Gomes offers a new collection of his most important sermons, which draw on the wisdom of the Bible to guide us through the year and enrich our daily lives.
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“One of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, articulate, and persuasive spokesmen for the Christian religion in the present secular age.” (Nathan Marsh Pusey, President Emeritus, Harvard University )
“With great learning and wit, Reverend Peter J. Gomes stirs our souls and stimulates our minds ...” (James O. Freedman, President, Dartmouth College )
“. . . [Gomes] is . . . the good and well-spoken uncle whose advice is always worth hearing.” (Library Journal )
“This book might be your best bet for gaining a heart of wisdom, à la Peter Gomes.” (Christian Century )
“With great learning and wit, Reverend Peter J. Gomes stirs our souls and stimulates our minds ...” (James O. Freedman, President, Dartmouth College )
“. . . [Gomes] is . . . the good and well-spoken uncle whose advice is always worth hearing.” (Library Journal )
“This book might be your best bet for gaining a heart of wisdom, à la Peter Gomes.” (Christian Century )
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Peter J. Gomes has been minister of Harvard University's Memorial Church since 1974, when he was appointed Pusey Minister of the church, and serves as Plummer Professor of Christian Morals. An American Baptist minister, he was named one of America's top preachers by Time magazine. He is the recipient of thirty-three honorary degrees and an Honorary Fellow of Emmanuel College, the University of Cambridge, England, where the Gomes Lectureship is established in his name.
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Biblical Wisdom from Harvards Chaplain,
By Craig L. Howe "The Pointed Pundit" (Darien, CT United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Strength for the Journey: Biblical Wisdom for Daily Living (Hardcover)
I love to listen to and read sermons. I am moved not only by the language, but also by the ideas. I love to listen to a person who has struggled with a sustained effort to make words express ideas.Peter Gomes brings clarity of thought to his profession. While I do not agree with everything he says, I appreciate his eloquence and insights. His words alternatively brace and sooth. He is provocative; he is comforting. His sermons are a pleasant diversion to my daily struggles.
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This review is from: Strength for the Journey: Biblical Wisdom for Daily Living (Paperback)
This is the third book I've read by Peter Gomes, and as usual he provides his usual dose of wit and wisdom. However, since religion is such a sensitive topic, one needs an open mind to get the most from his sermons. I don't agree with everything he says, but at the very least, he challenges you to think in different ways about life, about God and about religion. But he is not hard to read or understand -- often, after reading something he wrote, I've thought, "gee, how obvious," although while it may have seemed obvious, I hadn't thought of it before! Reading his books has helped me get more in tune with my spiritual and religious side.
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This review is from: Strength for the Journey: Biblical Wisdom for Daily Living (Paperback)
We are using this in our church's study group. We find it an excellent resource on a wide variety of topics. Peter Gomes is a great preacher with a subtle sense of humor.
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My text is the fourth verse of the twenty-first chapter of the gospel according to St. Luke, where our Lord makes a comparative statement and an absolute judgment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Jesus Christ, Easter Christians, New Testament, World War, New York Times, Harvard College, King James, Nelson Mandela, The Memorial Church, Boston Globe, Palm Sunday, John the Baptist, Southern Baptist, Book of Common Prayer, Divinity School, Morning Prayers, United States, Christ Jesus, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Donald Spoto, Harvard Square, Mars Hill, Middle East, New Year's Eve, South Africa New!
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