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Jan 23, 2006 the irresistible revolution is a novel that searches for real and true christians. Living as an ordinary radical by shane claiborne overview in this updated 10th anniversary edition of irresistible revolution, shane claiborne uses unconventional examples from his own life to stir up questions about the church and the world, while challenging readers to truly live out their christian faith. Early quakers discovered a relationship with god and with each other which. Shane writes and speaks around the world about peacemaking, social justice, and jesus, and is the author of several books including the irresistible revolution, jesus for president, and his newest book executing grace. His is a vision for ordinary radicals ready to change the world with little acts of love. Living as an ordinary radical soft cover by claiborne, shane isbn. Shane claiborne born july 11, 1975 is a christian activist and author who is a leading figure in the new monasticism movement and one of the founding members of the nonprofit organization, the simple way, in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Living as an ordinary radical shane claiborne, jim wallis on. Shane s message will comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable, but will also invite us into an irresistible revolution. The irresistible revolution quotes by shane claiborne. Leading as an ordinary radical is a prominent activist and sought after speaker. Watch shane claibornes talk from the 2014 apprentice institute national conference titled the irresistible revolution register for the apprentice gathering 2016.
It has encouraged me to re read passages such as matthew 57 in a new light. Shane worked with mother teresa in calcutta, and founded the simple way in philadelphia. Jul 21, 2019 the irresistible revolution is a book by shane claiborne published in this work, subtitled living as an ordinary radical, describes and advocates what. His book the irresistible revolution is a bestseller, especially among young christians and churches who are seeking to understand them. When he was a college junior, some homeless women moved into the building with their kids, trying to duck social workers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 367 pages and is available in paperback format. The irresistible revolution by shane claiborne a critique. Shane s message will comfort the disturbed, and disturb the comfortable. He is also a soughtout speaker and writer in everexpanding spheres of visibility. Its so rich in amazing stories, theres no way i can recreate the experience of reading it. The problem of definitions before commenting in any details on shanes writing in the irresistible revolution in any detail one important point needs to be made.
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