Jesus and the Family

by Frank G. Honeycutt

Book Overview

There are few more loaded words in American life than "family." Jesus grew up in one and honored his parents in fulfillment of the commandments. But his teachings on family life stand among the most jarring things he ever said. Jesus invites serious followers to "hate" mother and father. He predicts discipleship will bring division rather than peace to family life. He completely recasts the definition of kinship as "whoever does the will of God."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610979079
• ISBN13: 9781610979078
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.3"