A God of Incredible Surprises: Jesus of Galilee / Edition 160

by Virgilio Elizondo University of Notre Dame

Overview

Why was Jesus, Son of God, from an obscure village in Galilee? What does it mean to our spirituality that he chose not to seek favor from the powerful, but identified with the marginalized, the powerless and those in need of healing? In this remarkable rereading of the life of Jesus, theologian Virgilio Elizondo, cited by TIME Magazine as one of the spiritual innovators of our time, focuses on the humanity of Jesus and the healing his life offers to ourselves and our world today. Readers of this book will see Jesus in a new and powerful way. This is a thought-changing and life-changing book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780742533882
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/10/2003
Series:	Celebrating Faith: Explorations in Latino Spirituality and Theology
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.24(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Virgilio Elizondo is one of the leading Latino theologians in the U.S. today. Founder of the Mexican-American Cultural Center in San Antonio, TX and past Rector of the San Fernando Cathedral there, he is currently on the faculty of theology at the University of Notre Dame. His twelve books include Galilean Journey, Guadalupe: Mother of the New Creation, and The Way of the Cross: The Passion of Christ in the Americas. In 2007 Rev. Elizondo was the recipient of the Catholic Theological Society of America's John Courtney Murray Award, for distinguished achievement in the study of theology.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Family Friend Chapter 2 So Human, He Must Be Divine Chapter 3 Troublesome Beginnings Chapter 4 Unsuspected Beauty Chapter 5 Where Are You From? Chapter 6 A Transformative Experience Chapter 7 Restored Innocence Chapter 8 Scandalous Fiestas Chapter 9 Sacrifice: The Price of Love (The Beauty of Sacrifice) Chapter 10 A Dying Gift Chapter 11 A New Humanity Chapter 12 If Jesus Had Been Born in San Antonio

Editorial Reviews

Father Elizondo does not finger-point but rather demonstrates how one can live the Christ-centered life.

Today's Catholic - Brian T. Olszewski

A surprising reading of the gospels that helped me see the God in myself. It empowered me to understand how I too could work for unity and peace in these troubling times.

Sandra Cisneros

Elizondo. .. opens our eyes to what it might have been like for Jesus and Mary and other Galileans of their time.

America: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture

Thought-provoking and occasionally provocative. Simply written with a powerful message.

Religious Studies Review

Elizondo masterfully weaves together moving personal stories and profound theological insights. In a style as dramatic as it is irresistible, Elizondo conveys the sheer extravagance of Christ's love and the radical character of Christ's witness.

Robert Goizueta

This is a remarkable new work on Jesus...I recommend the book highly.

Book Review Digest - William A. Barry

This book is an example of the truly visionary in theology, a book where scholarly and pastoral insight into the biblical text are one and the same. The very best theology seamlessly provides the reader with intellectual and spiritual profit, and Fr. Elizondo's book delivers admirably on both.

John Cavadini

Maravilloso! It is Jesus up close and personal. I was unable to put the book down until I had read it all. As the center of gravity of Christianity is shifting to the periphery and the accent of theology moves to a more cultural exegesis, the reading of A God of Incredible Surprises makes the transition all the more exciting.

Dr. Jesse Miranda

Elizondo has produced a succinct personal testament to his life and thought.

National Catholic Reporter

By examining the most basic elements of the gospel narratives, Virgilio Elizondo expands the understanding of the journey for justice, dignity and acceptance. Women especially will find healing strength and courage in his insights into the humanity of Mary.

Sister Maria Elena Gonzalez

Elizondo . . . opens our eyes to what it might have been like for Jesus and Mary and other Galileans of their time.

America: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture

Father Elizondo does not finger-point but rather demonstrates how one can live the Christ-centered life.
— Brian T. Olszewski

Today's Catholic

This is a remarkable new work on Jesus...I recommend the book highly.
— William A. Barry

Book Review Digest

Elizondo . . . opens our eyes to what it might have been like for Jesus and Mary and other Galileans of their time.

America