The Christ Of The Mount: A Working Philosophy Of Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
At the crossroads of faith and daily living stands The Christ of the Mount: A Working Philosophy of Life, a transformative work by one of the twentieth century's most celebrated missionary-statesmen, E. Stanley Jones. Drawing directly from the Sermon on the Mount, Jones presents the radical teachings of Jesus not as lofty ideals beyond human reach, but as a practical, liveable code for every dimension of human existence — personal, social, and spiritual. Jones argues with characteristic passion and clarity that the Beatitudes and the moral framework of the Sermon are not a counsel of perfection reserved for saints, but a working philosophy applicable to the ordinary man and woman navigating modern life. Written in Jones's trademark accessible yet intellectually rigorous style — honed through decades of ministry across India and the world — the text bridges Eastern and Western thought, challenging readers to test the teachings of Christ against lived experience. For anyone who has ever wondered whether ancient scripture can truly transform a contemporary life, this volume offers a compelling and enduring answer.
Author: E. Stanley Jones
Format: Hardback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
At the crossroads of faith and daily living stands The Christ of the Mount: A Working Philosophy of Life, a transformative work by one of the twentieth century's most celebrated missionary-statesmen, E. Stanley Jones. Drawing directly from the Sermon on the Mount, Jones presents the radical teachings of Jesus not as lofty ideals beyond human reach, but as a practical, liveable code for every dimension of human existence — personal, social, and spiritual. Jones argues with characteristic passion and clarity that the Beatitudes and the moral framework of the Sermon are not a counsel of perfection reserved for saints, but a working philosophy applicable to the ordinary man and woman navigating modern life. Written in Jones's trademark accessible yet intellectually rigorous style — honed through decades of ministry across India and the world — the text bridges Eastern and Western thought, challenging readers to test the teachings of Christ against lived experience. For anyone who has ever wondered whether ancient scripture can truly transform a contemporary life, this volume offers a compelling and enduring answer.