Jesus, Mari & Joji: A Father's Take on the Red-Letter Revolution

Save America from fundamentalism. Imagine a book that addresses such a heavy topic but makes you laugh. That book is Jesus, Mari & Joji. Rejecting Atonement Theory, the idea that God demands, or is appeased by sacrifice - especially the sacrifice of a son - the author looks at the gospels and finds a simple, but powerful explanation for Jesus’ death. Arguing against reading the Bible as literal truth, the author focuses on the red-letters, the gospels, and gets readers to envision a more Christian way to live. Influenced by thinkers like Bishop John Shelby Spong and Shane Claiborne, Jesus, Mari & Joji is a radical argument against fundamentalism. It is a touching, provocative, and at times funny manifesto for progressive Christians.