Jesus and the Nonviolent Revolution
By (Author) Andre Trocme
Introduction by Charles E. Moore
Plough Publishing House
Plough Publishing House
2nd September 2014
United States
General
Non Fiction
Theology
Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Christian life and practice
Religious social and pastoral thought and activity
Religion and politics
232.954
Paperback
240
Width 139mm, Height 203mm, Spine 15mm
317g
Andre Trocme of Le Chambon is famous for his role in saving thousands of Jews from the Nazis during World War II. But his bold deeds did not spring from a void. They were rooted in his understanding of Jesus' way of nonviolence - an understanding that gave him the remarkable insights contained in this long out-of-print classic. In this book, you
Trocm has the prophetic gift of bypassing doctrinal fluff and cutting to the heart of Jesus message: a stark call for repentance, love, and socio-economic change. Read him with caution: this book may change your life. -- Donald Kraybill, author, The Upside-Down Kingdom
This splendid volume deserves wider recognition as the classic it truly is. -- Richard Cassidy, author, Paul in Chains
Plough has done scholars, pastors, and laypersons all a great service by reprinting this classic. Not everyone will agree with every detail, but all will feel the compelling force of Trocms cumulative case. This is a book worth pondering at length. -- Craig L. Blomberg, Denver Seminary
Andr Trocm (1901-1971) is best known as the Protestant pastor of the French village of Le Chambon who organized the rescue of Jews during Nazi occupation. After the war he became a leading voice for peace and reconciliation.