Jesus In The Year 2000
What does the Jesus of Mitchell's gospel have to say to those of us living in the year 2000?
The true test of a literary work is the test of time. If a work has a universal theme, if it has a universal lesson that can be learned, it will last and be referred to as a classic and generation after generation of students will read and discuss it in school. While the Gospels are not necessarily considered classics, they have, indeed stood the test of time. Almost 2000 years after Jesus lived, people still talk about him and study his life. Perhaps this is why Stephen Mitchell was compelled to write The Gospel According to Jesus. If one looks carefully, the message of the Jesus of this gospel is universal; therefore, even though the stories were written quite a long time ago, they still have a lot to say to those living in the year 2000. To see what the Jesus of this gospel has to say to those living in the year 2000, one must look at its two major themes: inclusivity and not judging......
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