{"title":"Tony Keddie","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Keddie offers thought-provoking explorations within the realm of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, challenging conventional beliefs and inviting readers to reflect deeply on faith and society. His work is marked by a critical yet compassionate approach, encouraging a fresh perspective on spiritual themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful analyses that blend theology with contemporary issues, fostering a nuanced understanding of religious ideas in modern life. Keddie's writing engages both the mind and the heart, making his books a compelling choice for those interested in questioning and expanding their spiritual views.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"republican-jesus-by-tony-keddie-9780520356238","title":"Republican Jesus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe complete guide to debunking right-wing misinterpretations of the Bible—from economics and immigration to gender and sexuality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJesus loves borders, guns, unborn babies, and economic prosperity and hates homosexuality, taxes, welfare, and universal healthcare—or so say many Republican politicians, pundits, and preachers. Through outrageous misreadings of the New Testament gospels that started almost a century ago, conservative influencers have conjured a version of Jesus who speaks to their fears, desires, and resentments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRepublican Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e, Tony Keddie explains not only where this right-wing Christ came from and what he stands for but also why this version of Jesus is a fraud. By restoring Republicans’ cherry-picked gospel texts to their original literary and historical contexts, Keddie dismantles the biblical basis for Republican positions on hot-button issues like Big Government, taxation, abortion, immigration, and climate change. At the same time, he introduces readers to an ancient Jesus whose life experiences and ethics were totally unlike those of modern Americans, conservatives and liberals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461339693292,"sku":"9780520356238","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520356238-republican-jesus.jpg?v=1774965555"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tony-keddie.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}