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Available
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Publication
HarperOne (2014), Edition: 1st Edition, 544 pages
Description
"James Martin, SJ, gifted storyteller, editor at large of America magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, brings the Gospels to life in Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and invites believers and seekers alike to experience Jesus through Scripture, prayer and travel.Combining the fascinating insights of historical Jesus studies with profound spiritual insights about the Christ of faith, Father Martin recreates the world of first-century Galilee and Judea to usher you into Jesus's life and times and show readers how Jesus speaks to us today. Martin also brings together the most up-to-date Scripture scholarship, wise spiritual reflections, and lighthearted stories about traveling through the Holy Land with a fellow (and funny) Jesuit, visiting important sites in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The person at the heart of the Gospels can seem impossibly distant. Stories about his astonishing life and ministry--clever parables that upended everyone's expectations, incredible healings that convinced even skeptics, nature miracles that dazzled the dumbstruck disciples--can seem far removed from our own daily lives, hard to understand, and at times irrelevant. But in Jesus you will come to know him as Father Martin knows him: Messiah and Savior, as well as friend and brother"--… (more)
User reviews
LibraryThing member GaryKbookworm
This is a pilgrimage for Father Martin when he decides to visit the Holy Land and he weaves in stories of the Gospel as he makes his journey. You can almost believe you are traveling along with him as he visits Nazareth, Bethlehem, Capernaum, and many others. He brings the Gospel stories alive and
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relates the lessons that Jesus discusses into our present time. He makes a great point that Jesus was truly human as well as divine and he experienced many of the same feelings that we have in today's world (fear, betrayal, anger, love). I was inspired by reading this book and I used many of his commentaries in my own meditations. I was fortunate to having read one of Father Martin's previous books, The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything, and I would rate that very highly as well. He is a very gifted writer and teacher. Maybe he will take me on his next trip. Show Less
LibraryThing member zachrd
On par with Martin’s usual genius mixture of humor and the living out of the Catholic faith, Jesus: A Pilgrimage provides new insight while exploring the life of Christ. Through the book, we are invited to accompany Martin’s journey with fresh eyes on the Scriptures as he brings us with him on
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LibraryThing member meacoleman
Fr. Martin wrote this book so that his readers could get to know Jesus better. It's part travelogue, part scripture study, part historical study, all skillfully pulled together into a very readable narrative. This book is a joy! I thought I knew Jesus well, but I learned a great deal from reading
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this book, and appreciated Fr. Martin's insights. Show Less
LibraryThing member Harrod
Interesting and thoughtful
LibraryThing member Doondeck
Written with his usual charming style, Fr. Martin gives us new insight into the life of Jesus and shares intimately what Jesus means to him.
LibraryThing member camsend
Father James Martin is a peppy and prolific Jesuit author of books directed to a Christian (and mainly Catholic) audience. In Jesus, A Pilgrimage, he adopts a narrative mode that is both geographic and spiritual. He takes the reader with him on own first visit to the Holy Land. In so doing we see
A feature of this book on Jesus that is a little surprising are the references to Christian topics through the language of poets as well as preletes, e.g., Hopkins, Levertov and others. Also of note is Martin's willingness to look at the demonic forces that sought to scuttle the redemptive revolution in human history that Jesus inspired. His chapter, "Gerasa" will scare the bejasus out of you or into you. When you finish this pilgrimage with Father Martin, you will know and feel more about the Christ. Whether that makes a difference in your life is only for you to determine.
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his plan and his purpose. The latter is what you would expect. "To walk where Jesus walked. To see what the Lord saw." And that content is thoughtful and generous. James Martin does not scold or pontificate. He bears witness and shows how place prompts prayer. His planning for the journey is deliberate and utilizes his colleagues' advice and assistance. Not many of his readers would have access to the Pontifical Biblical Institute as lodging host. However he does pass on some good tips, from the best guidebook to the Holy Land, the need to rent a car, and how to prepare for the most touristy and crowded of sacred sites.A feature of this book on Jesus that is a little surprising are the references to Christian topics through the language of poets as well as preletes, e.g., Hopkins, Levertov and others. Also of note is Martin's willingness to look at the demonic forces that sought to scuttle the redemptive revolution in human history that Jesus inspired. His chapter, "Gerasa" will scare the bejasus out of you or into you. When you finish this pilgrimage with Father Martin, you will know and feel more about the Christ. Whether that makes a difference in your life is only for you to determine.
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LibraryThing member APSRAS
With his usual ease of reading, Father Martin takes the reader on a pilgrimage, not just of the Holy Land, but of moments in his life, in an attempt to help the Biblical stories come to life. What he manages to come up with is part travelogue, part autobiography, part Biblical exegesis and part
Reading Father Martin is like sitting down and talking to an old friend, he takes care to share what he thinks you will find the most interesting and pertinent. However, like that old friend, sometimes he seems to get a bit lost. Perhaps it is because he seemed to bite off a bit too much, but at times the book seems to either trying to cover too much or not much at all. The reader is left wondering just what kind of book this is, a travelogue, autobiography or theology book. That being said, each story he tells has something to offer, perhaps it just should have been written as short stories rather than a novel.
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theological reflection. Reading Father Martin is like sitting down and talking to an old friend, he takes care to share what he thinks you will find the most interesting and pertinent. However, like that old friend, sometimes he seems to get a bit lost. Perhaps it is because he seemed to bite off a bit too much, but at times the book seems to either trying to cover too much or not much at all. The reader is left wondering just what kind of book this is, a travelogue, autobiography or theology book. That being said, each story he tells has something to offer, perhaps it just should have been written as short stories rather than a novel.
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LibraryThing member nmele
Fr. Martin combines personal reflections, Bible scholarship, Ignatian spirituality in this account-cum-reflection on two weeks in the Holy Land. He mixes in dry humor as well, to excellent effect. I learned some things from this book but more importantly I found it a rich source for reflection.
LibraryThing member hazel1123
I am so glad I found this book and I know I will return to it many times. The books offers beautiful and sometimes unique insights into the life of Jesus. By sharing some of his lifetime spiritual journey with the reader, Father Martin also gives us great insight into the work of God's grace in
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'ordinary' life. I am very grateful for having found this book. Show Less
LibraryThing member oldman
Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin SJ is the story of his travels to the Holy Land and the multiple sites of Jesus' ministry there. It is also the story of this one man's journey as a Jesuit. An uplifting story, worth reading again. 4 1/2 stars
LibraryThing member Schmerguls
This is an account of the author's time--apparently two weeks--in the Holy Land. He and his fellow Jesuit traveled to all the places famed, such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Golgotha, etc. but also vistied some places not so well known. He tells of the Gospel account at each place and reflects on the
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happening and his reaction to the what he sees and hears. He touches on some very interesting questions, such as Jesus' consciousness of his divinity, and I found the book inspiring since I knew he was intent on showing reality and its importance for us today. Show Less
LibraryThing member kvrfan
James Martin, S.J., structures his book about Jesus around a 2-week pilgrimage he took to the Holy Land, visiting various gospel-related sights and using them to outline major events in Jesus' life (with sermonettes attached). I was drawn to the book basically from a nostalgic urge, as I myself
The book certainly did trigger my memories, and I value it for that. But while Fr. Martin's resulting reflections stimulated my thoughts in a couple of instances, he is (understandably) too grounded in conventional Catholic interpretation for me. I can see that Fr. Martin is likely a very good teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader for many people--as he very well could have been for me when I was younger--but theologically speaking, I'm personally just not in that same place anymore.
Still, Fr. Martin was a gentle guide. And (as I did the audiobook version), he has a pleasant voice. He should, however, check the pronunciation of several of the words he used (particularly biblical place-names) because he consistently got several of them wrong.
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made a 2-month pilgrimage to the Israel-Palestine with much the same intention, and I thought reading Martin's book would stimulate memories. After all, both of us claim that our trips were life-changing experiences.The book certainly did trigger my memories, and I value it for that. But while Fr. Martin's resulting reflections stimulated my thoughts in a couple of instances, he is (understandably) too grounded in conventional Catholic interpretation for me. I can see that Fr. Martin is likely a very good teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader for many people--as he very well could have been for me when I was younger--but theologically speaking, I'm personally just not in that same place anymore.
Still, Fr. Martin was a gentle guide. And (as I did the audiobook version), he has a pleasant voice. He should, however, check the pronunciation of several of the words he used (particularly biblical place-names) because he consistently got several of them wrong.
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LibraryThing member debnance
Two priests take a pilgrimage into the Holy Land, walking in the steps of Jesus, sharing close knowledge of Christ.
I’ll never make it to the Holy Land, I fear, but now I don’t need to go; I’ve already been there. Walk along, too. You will not regret it.
I’ll never make it to the Holy Land, I fear, but now I don’t need to go; I’ve already been there. Walk along, too. You will not regret it.
LibraryThing member tony_sturges
James Martin, SJ, gifted storyteller, editor at large of America magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, brings the Gospels to life in Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and invites believers and seekers alike to experience Jesus
Combining the fascinating insights of historical Jesus studies with profound spiritual insights about the Christ of faith, Father Martin recreates the world of first-century Galilee and Judea to usher you into Jesus's life and times and show readers how Jesus speaks to us today. Martin also brings together the most up-to-date Scripture scholarship, wise spiritual reflections, and lighthearted stories about traveling through the Holy Land with a fellow (and funny) Jesuit, visiting important sites in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
The person at the heart of the Gospels can seem impossibly distant. Stories about his astonishing life and ministry—clever parables that upended everyone's expectations, incredible healings that convinced even skeptics, nature miracles that dazzled the dumbstruck disciples—can seem far removed from our own daily lives, hard to understand, and at times irrelevant. But in Jesus you will come to know him as Father Martin knows him: Messiah and Savior, as well as friend and brother.
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through Scripture, prayer and travel.Combining the fascinating insights of historical Jesus studies with profound spiritual insights about the Christ of faith, Father Martin recreates the world of first-century Galilee and Judea to usher you into Jesus's life and times and show readers how Jesus speaks to us today. Martin also brings together the most up-to-date Scripture scholarship, wise spiritual reflections, and lighthearted stories about traveling through the Holy Land with a fellow (and funny) Jesuit, visiting important sites in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
The person at the heart of the Gospels can seem impossibly distant. Stories about his astonishing life and ministry—clever parables that upended everyone's expectations, incredible healings that convinced even skeptics, nature miracles that dazzled the dumbstruck disciples—can seem far removed from our own daily lives, hard to understand, and at times irrelevant. But in Jesus you will come to know him as Father Martin knows him: Messiah and Savior, as well as friend and brother.
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Original language
English
Physical description
352 p.; 6 inches
ISBN
006202423X / 9780062024237
UPC
884657066035