Jesus' Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount

by Richard Rohr

Overview

When Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God, he was talking about an utterly different way of relating to human society as we know it. Discover a transformative understanding of faith in Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount by acclaimed spiritual leader and Franciscan priest Richard Rohr. In this updated edition of Jesus’ Plan for a New World, Rohr explores the implications of Christ’s best-known teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, offering a fresh perspective on what it means for Christian life today.

Through his insightful analysis and commentary, Rohr explains the historical and cultural context of each of these Bible verses, shedding light on the revolutionary nature of Jesus’ blueprint for an alternative way of being. From the Beatitudes to overturning conventional wisdom and challenging traditional power structures, this paperback book provides guidance and inspiration for those seeking the true heart of their faith.

The enlightening book offers a new way of understanding and living as a Christian woman or man, according to the teachings of Jesus. Whether you are a long-time follower of Jesus, a knowledge truth seeker, or are just beginning to study his religious sermons, Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount offers a clear yet challenging look at the vision presented by the holy Jesus. Gain a transformative understanding of his preaching and embark on a spiritual journey toward a complete relationship with the Kingdom of God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632534163
Publisher:	Franciscan Media
Publication date:	09/06/2022
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	71,948
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy—practices of contemplation and lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized. Fr. Richard is the author of numerous books, including Everything Belongs, Adam’s Return, The Naked Now, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, Immortal Diamond, and Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi. Fr. Richard is academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing upon Christianity's place within the Perennial Tradition, the mission of the Living School is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world based on awareness of our common union with God and all beings. Visit cac.org for more information.

Table of Contents

Introduction: How to Read the Bible xiii

Part 1 Getting Ready to Hear Jesus 1

Chapter 1 Jesus' New World Order 3

Chapter 2 Not Business as Usual 23

Chapter 3 Finding the Jesus Who Preached the Sermon 47

Chapter 4 Understanding the Social Order 60

Chapter 5 Table Fellowship in the Christian Scriptures 81

Part 2 Understanding the Sermon 103

Chapter 6 Joining Heaven and Earth 105

Chapter 7 The Path of Transformation 123

Chapter 8 The "Happy Attitudes": Salt and Light 137

Chapter 9 Bridges and Boundaries: Liberals and Conservatives 156

Epilogue 185

Notes 188