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From Publishers Weekly Far from believing that he was founding a new religion, Jesus of Nazareth, according to Sheehan, a Loyola theologian, preached the end of religion and the living presence of God among men and women. "This controversial and important book rethinks the origins and meaning of Christianity," reported PW. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Library Journal Sheehan, professor of philosophy at Loyola, argues that Jesus dispensed with literal gods and formal religions, preaching a…
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3 editions- Other · English · 1988Crucible · 287 pages · 9781852740283
- Other · English · 1988Vintage · 287 pages · 9780394755311
- Other · English · 1986Random House · 287 pages · 9780394511986
Controversial literatureOriginDivinityKingdom of GodChristianityHistory of doctrinesCatholic ChurchHistory