Shane Claiborne - Red Letter Revolution

Praise for Red Letter Revolution

I dont know Shane but after reading this, I want to... As regards Tony Campolo, its always been an embarrassment to me that the Preacher is more radical than any rock star. I dont love all that I read in this... some of it makes me uncomfortable. I think thats why they wrote it.

Bono

This book, by a young and an elderly Christian, will help you decide how we Christians could change the world if we took the red letter words of Jesus literally and seriously.

President Jimmy Carter

Jesus did not mince words and neither do Shane and Tony. The Good News of the Gospels is that Jesus guides us with lessons that are abundantly clear; there are no ambiguities, no rationalization of war, oppression, wealth, or of the disgraceful economic divide that threatens to consume us. In Red LetterRevolution the uncompromised truth of Jesus teachings are given voice by two modern-day Christian leaders who do more than preach this Good News. They walk the talk and lead the way.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu

I started reading this book and couldnt stop. Now Red Letter Revolution travels with me everywhere I goRome, Ukraine, Jordan, Lebanon. I read it as a book of spiritual guidance, and urge others to do the same. Thank you, Tony and Shane... Thank you for this book. May the movement spread around the world. I thank you for expressing yourselves with inclusive views of our Christianity without any kind of compromising the power of the Lords message.

Abuna Elias Chacour, Melkite Catholic Archbishop of Galilee

The conversation between Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo, well known for their clear evangelical witness on the front lines of poverty, justice, discrimination, and economics in America, is a generous invitation to us to join their conversation as they take the words of Jesus serious, literally, and obediently. Red Letter Revolution is an adrenaline-producing conversation with prophetic bite.

Eugene H. Peterson, professor emeritus of spiritual theology, Regent College, and author of The Message Bible

I cannot over-emphasize or exaggerate the richness of this book of conversations. Between them, Claiborne and Campolo have given us some of the wisest discussions I have seen to date on a number of subjects, particularly on war, violence, Hell, Islam, and the liturgy, not to mention some of their remarkably keen insights into the history of many of the changes effecting westernized Christianity today.

Phyllis Tickle, author of Emergence Christianity

Our capacity for continually missing Jesus message is rather astounding. But worse, we historically replaced it with harmless cultural religion that often was directly at odds with the staggering change of perspective that Jesus offered both individuals and institutions. In this courageous and well crafted book, we have a return to the core message of the Gospel from two Christians who first tried to live it themselvesand only then spoke.

Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for Action and Contemplation

Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo are two of the most significant prophetic voices in the Christian world, and Red Letter Revolution is such an exciting and brilliant book that it should be read by people of all faiths and by secular humanists as well. Their interpretation of Jesus message closely aligns with that of many Jews who are now reclaiming our Jewish prophet from Nazareth as one of our inspiring teachers. Make sure you get this book in the hands of anyone who wants to repair Americas economic and political messit will give them a spiritual foundation for the healing we desperately need.

Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun Magazine (tikkun.org)

Muslims revere Jesus as a messenger of God. In Red Letter Revolution, Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo demonstrate how Jesus words and example apply to our broken world today. Claiborne and Campolo remind us that Jesus was the champion of the poor, the despised, and the outcast, rather than the powerful or the wealthy. Muslims have a deep respect for Jesus, and we know the world would be a better place if Christians took his words seriously. This book does just that.

Sami Rasouli, Muslim Peacemaker Teams, Najaf, Iraq

Shane and Tony? Talking freely and honestly about almost everything under the suntelling stories, quoting stats, giving insights? Seriously? Now thats a book Id give my friends...

Rob Bell, author of Love Wins and Velvet Elvis

Few people have touched the conscience of the churchor that of myself and my own familylike Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne. But the passion that flows through them that matters most is the passion of Jesus for so many on the margins of life who are urgently loved by the One whothough He was richyet He became poor for our sakes. I am grateful for their work and thought and lives. May the words of Jesus grip the world once more with the urgent conviction of impatient love.

John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, Menlo Park, California, and best-selling author of The Me I Want to Be and The Life Youve Always Wanted

In their own unique ways, Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo have reinvigorated the debates around life, politics and theology. This is an exciting collaboration and conversation between two people truly committed to living out what Jesus teaches in the Scriptures, and in Red Letter Revolution, they are challenging us to do the same. Both Tony and Shane are friends I deeply respect and admire. This is a must-read book for anyone who is seeking to take Jesus call on their lives seriously.

Jim Wallis, founder and editor of Sojourners magazine

I urge every Christ-follower to read my friendsTony and Shanenew book Red Letter Revolution. If you think they are radical in their thinking about some of the most critical issues of our day, wait until you learn where they have drawn their inspiration... from the Red Letter words of Jesus of Nazareth himself.

Noel Castellanos, CEO, Christian Community Development Association

Whats the most hopeful movement within evangelical Christianity? Let Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo introduce you... its a conversation about issues that really matter today, rooted in the Churchs rich history, taking the Bible seriously, and enthralled at every turn with the words and ways of Jesus. If you ever wished you could eavesdrop on a conversation with two of the worlds most interesting and inspiring Christians, just turn to page one.

Brian D. McLaren, author/speaker (brianmclaren.net)

Radical, relevant and urgently important. Good Christians will argue about this or that concrete application. But every Christian should embrace RedLetter Revolutions powerful call for Christians to live what Jesus taught.

Ronald J. Sider, president, Evangelicals for Social Action and professor of theology, Palmer Seminary

What an excellent reminder that the Gospels, among other things, are radical and subversiveJesus demands that we love our neighbors, and that leads us into the middle of very real life. Shane Claiborne and Tony Campolo do a superb job of making it clear how we can live up to those demandsnot easily, but joyfully!

Bill McKibben, author of The Comforting Whirlwind: God, Job, and the Scale of Creation

Shane and Tony have interpreted well what the gospel really is. They have shown wisdom in choosing the 26 themes and making each one personal. Their sense of humor comes through in their conversations. The book is easy to read, down-to-earth and folksy, but it is not just a surface treatment of important issues. The authors reach down into the depths and make us want to go deeper with them in the spiritual search. This book has done an outstanding job in alerting us to the importance of our ushering in Christs new society that lives more faithfully under the true gospel. The time for that new society is now.