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Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals Paperback – Illustrated, March 3, 2008

by Shane Claiborne (Author), Chris Haw (Author)
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Jesus for President is a radical manifesto to awaken the Christian political imagination, reminding us that our ultimate hope lies not in partisan political options but in Jesus and the incarnation of the peculiar politic of the church as a people "set apart" from this world. In what can be termed lyrical theology, Jesus for President poetically weaves together words and images to sing (rather than dictate) its message. It is a collaboration of Shane Claiborne's writing and stories, Chris Haw's reflections and research, and Chico Fajardo-Heflin's art and design. Drawing upon the work of biblical theologians, the lessons of church history, and the examples of modern-day saints and ordinary radicals, Jesus for President stirs the imagination of what the Church could look like if it placed its faith in Jesus instead of Caesar. A fresh look at Christianity and empire, Jesus for President transcends questions of "Should I vote or not?" and "Which candidate?" by thinking creatively about the fundamental issues of faith and allegiance. It's written for those who seek to follow Jesus, rediscover the spirit of the early church, and incarnate the kingdom of God.

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    348 pages
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    Zondervan
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    March 3, 2008
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    6.05 x 0.85 x 7.95 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0310278422
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0310278429
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book thought-provoking, informative, and persuasive. They describe it as a nice, convicting read with wonderful content. Readers also appreciate the unique visual quality and entertainment value.

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Customers find the book thought-provoking, informative, and persuasive. They say it provides an interesting viewpoint that can change their lives. Readers also appreciate the excellent commentary from a deeply spiritual and correct point of view. They mention the book is visually unique and packed with scholarship and unique insights.

"...he does so with great insight and intelligence, Claiborne's writing is also gentle, humorous, and entertaining...." Read more

"...But in total, he does a good job of making his point and leaves it up to the reader to consider what he says and what they should do with it...." Read more

"...But the message is spot on. I read it after an evangelical Baptist friend of mine recommended it to me...." Read more

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20 customers mention "Readability"18 positive2 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, eye-opening, and convicting. They mention the content is wonderful and historically informative. Readers also say the chapters are short, making it good bedtime reading. In addition, they mention the book is a great resource and thought-provoking.

"...minded person, you will find this book to be challenging and enjoyable.jasonwiedel.com" Read more

"...The chapters are short, so it makes for good bedtime reading... and prob. interesting dreams!" Read more

"This was one of the best books I have ever read...." Read more

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Customers find the book visually unique, artistic, and thoughtful. They also say each page is uniquely designed.

"...Jesus for President is not your average political book. It is an artistic experience...." Read more

"...But this book was surprisingly thoughtful, going deep into details that I hadn't noticed, with a slightly different perspective than the way I've..." Read more

"...It is more than just a book, it is a piece of art. Rarely have I turned pages so eagerly, just to see what the next page would LOOK like...." Read more

"...First off I have to say that the book is visually stunning. It takes on this scrapbook feel which drew me to purchasing the book...." Read more

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Customers find the book entertaining, interesting, and humorous. They appreciate the drawings, photos, stories, quotations, and scribbles.

"...It is an artistic experience. The book includes drawings, photos, stories, quotations, and scribbles in the margins that make it visually exciting...." Read more

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"The book allows you to see Jesus from a present point of view. It was interesting and gave a different incite...." Read more

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Customers find the book challenging and personal.

"...are not a politically minded person, you will find this book to be challenging and enjoyable.jasonwiedel.com" Read more

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Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly Creative, Disturbingly Challenging
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2012
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If you have ever wondered how Christian values fit into the American way of life, then Jesus for President is an amazing read. Authors Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw imagines what the platform of Jesus would be if He were running for president. How would Jesus deal with poverty, war, education, terrorism, foreign aid . . .

Jesus for President is not your average political book. It is an artistic experience. The book includes drawings, photos, stories, quotations, and scribbles in the margins that make it visually exciting. Shane Claiborne's writing typically deals with pretty weighty subjects, and while he does so with great insight and intelligence, Claiborne's writing is also gentle, humorous, and entertaining.

One of the first pictures in the book shows a flagpole flying both an American and Christian flag; the American flag above the Christian flag. The tension created in this common display is the essence of Jesus for President. To what is our highest allegiance, the Kingdom of God and the principles of Jesus or the pragmatism of American ideals?

Claiborne and Haw do not share the traditional ideas of religious conservatives. On the surface their ideology seems rather liberal, but as you dig into the book you find a radical way of applying Biblical principles to both personal and societal decision making. This is not a system of belief that fits comfortably into any political philosophy or political party. Jesus for President proposes a new way, demanding that we examine social and political issues with creativity rather than simply selecting from the options offered by the current system.

Over the past 30 years there have been numerous books about the relationship between the church and politics. I believe that Jesus for President is one that is more true to the heart of Jesus than most. Even if you are not a politically minded person, you will find this book to be challenging and enjoyable.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking, informational, and engaging
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010
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I found it hard to put this book down.

I thought I knew it all before picking up this book. I've studied the Scriptures, taken Christian History courses, kept up on my news. But this book was surprisingly thoughtful, going deep into details that I hadn't noticed, with a slightly different perspective than the way I've always been told the stories, and I appreciated it immensely.

Sure, I may have 1% to 3% that I don't quite agree with - that is, the interpretation of Biblical and modern-day events, but that is nothing compared to the benefit of the absolutely profound truths and insights the authors have given us.

Warning: this book will challenge anyone who enjoys blindly supporting one political party or military endeavor. It cuts through our nationalistic sentiments and offers the true challenge of which Kingdom we are living in and supporting. One must take precedence over the other. If one chooses to be under God's Kingdom, well, then there's going to be a lot of ramifications for how we live in this political realm.

I have walked away from this book utterly moved and unsure what to do next. I am still mulling over the thoughts, and sharing new insights with pretty much anyone I talk to. I highly recommend this book, and wish more thoughtful followers of Jesus would read it, especially in America.

I think if the Church collectively started to actually live this out in America, the whole world would be a significantly better place. At least we can start with ourselves individually.
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BRIAN A. O'DELL
4.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking book which considers how Jesus' 'politics' might really affect the world if put into practice...
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2010
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To my knowledge, Shane is a moderate to progressive young evangelical who is part of the "new monasticism" movement and specifically a member of "The Simple Way" community in the Kensington part of Phila (where he and his housemates live, volunteer and worship amongst the poor and struggling there). This book - written and designed in an imaginative 'scrapbook' style looks at how Jesus would have dealt with 'political issues' of our day (including war and poverty) as compared to U.S. empire-building over the years by our goverenment (whether governed by the Republicans and/or Democrats. The chapters are short, so it makes for good bedtime reading... and prob. interesting dreams!
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Dean
5.0 out of 5 stars Visually unique and mentally provoking
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
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I really enjoyed reading this book as it forced me to wrestle with ideas about Jesus, politics and peace that I had not otherwise debated. I don't think Clayborne expects you to agree with all of his arguments as some can be a bit of a stretch. But in total, he does a good job of making his point and leaves it up to the reader to consider what he says and what they should do with it.

I've let this book get borrowed so many times, and I think I had bought it once or twice as a replacement when the original never came back. Much of the content it directly merged / updated from his other book "The Irresistible Revolution." If you've read that book, this one will seem like a longer, more thorough version. If you haven't, you can just read this book and skip the older one.

Perhaps my favorite thing about the book is that each page is uniquely designed. It is more than just a book, it is a piece of art. Rarely have I turned pages so eagerly, just to see what the next page would LOOK like.

Overall, it gets my recommendation as something to be read and discussed. At the very least it will leave you with some questions about your own political views you'll need to defend/answer.
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I read this book along time ago and it impacted me greatly. I have since bought the audio version so I can listen to it again on the go. I have also bought two more copies to give away as gifts. This book is revolutionary. This is a must read book for all followers of Jesus.
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Doris Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars A challenging book.
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Put in words so much of what I think. May be a bit radical for some but would recommend all Christians to read it; we all need to be challenged. Found it hard to put down.
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