His experiences as a refugee from Nazi-dominated Hungary convinced John R. Bodo that there is just one Gospel, indivisible, personal, and social, and that 'mixing religion and politics' is part of a pastor's prophetic responsibility. This book is Bodo's spiritual autobiography, and based on twenty-one sermons preached over the last half-century, Bodo presents in biblical and theological perspective many controversial public issues which continue to engage and sharply divide Americans.Commitment to the freedom of the pulpit ...
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His experiences as a refugee from Nazi-dominated Hungary convinced John R. Bodo that there is just one Gospel, indivisible, personal, and social, and that 'mixing religion and politics' is part of a pastor's prophetic responsibility. This book is Bodo's spiritual autobiography, and based on twenty-one sermons preached over the last half-century, Bodo presents in biblical and theological perspective many controversial public issues which continue to engage and sharply divide Americans.Commitment to the freedom of the pulpit and to responsible prophetic preaching has marked Bodo's entire ministry. Prophet on the Payroll illustrates Bodo's lifelong struggle to apply the justice and compassion of Jesus to some of the toughest issues facing post-industrial, multi-cultural, modern America.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x0; Softcover. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Clean, unmarked pages. "A wonderful journey through four tumultuous decades in the history of the Christian Church in the United States. John's words are carefully researched, biblically grounded, and, alas, still relevant."-The Reverend Glenda Hope.
Add this copy of Prophet on the Payroll to cart. $38.48, very good condition, Sold by SellingTales rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Belvidere, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Ragged Edge Press.
