Jesus Today: A Spirituality of Radical Freedom

This book was so good that I ordered enough to give as gifts to my children and husband plus one to lend. I plan to reread it very carefully. I also read Nolan's earlier book "Christ before Christianity" and found it to be very good.Both books brought into focus how radical Jesus was to his hearers and how timely he is for today.

Finally, a book that does not focus on the historical Jesus or cover and recover that typical ideas and insights into Jesus. It seems as though Albert Nolan, a Domincan priest, is a person who has engaged in the spiritual life both in thought and action, and is able to say something "new". Not just new, but this book gave me something worth reading on almost every page. In short --- the book "resurrects" Jesus into the modern world without diminishing his stature. The book is divided into three sections: The first presents a depiction of the present day world. The second paints a picture of Jesus' spirituality that can be seen by reading carefully the gospels. Third, Nolan describes a spirituality which will be meaniningful in part or in toto for the readers themselves to follow. Highly recommended.

This is a must read. Albert Nolan is a great thinker and writer. This book is radically about Jesus. This is not the sugar-coated Jesus. This is for people seeking a deeper encounter.

Albert Nolan embodies, in a rare combination, the qualities of deep Spirituality, theology of the New Testament and the ability to engage the reader in their own contextual situations. Albert has a unique style - easy reading and yet very profound thoughts that reach the heart of the reader.

albert is a brilliant theologian who is strongly in touch with the spirit of god. his message is truth, love and personal and global transformation. he knows that the kingdom is already here if we choose to see it. if you are on a path to greater mystical and spiritual awareness this book will help you. all his other books are excellent also. they are easy to read. god bless you on the road...