THE RADICAL REALISM OF JESUS
by Jeyran Main
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GENRE: Christian Theology
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BLURB:
The Radical Realism of Jesus explores how Christ’s life and teachings confront the assumptions of our modern world. From rationalism and empiricism to pragmatism and nihilism, Jesus’ words intersect with philosophy, science, and contemporary culture—offering a lived, transformative faith that challenges, inspires, and equips readers to live fully in the 21st century
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EXCERPT
Jesus is not only a figure to study in the abstract; He intersects with history, ethics, relationships, and ultimate meaning. His life offers a framework for addressing the big human questions: What is right? What matters? How do we live with purpose? Classical thinkers like Aquinas demonstrate that rational inquiry can illuminate divine truth, while Pascal shows that lived, relational experience reveals the depth of God’s engagement with humanity.
Modern theologians—Kierkegaard, Barth, Tillich—emphasize Jesus’ existential and ethical significance, showing how His life addresses anxiety, doubt, and moral ambiguity. Contemporary thinkers such as Taylor, Smith, McGrath, Polkinghorne, and Craig provide tools for thinking about Jesus within secular, scientific, and skeptical frameworks. Historical Jesus scholars, including Sanders, Crossan, Wright, and Vermes, confirm that His life, ministry, and resurrection occurred within a real, complex historical context.
The result is a multidimensional Christology. Jesus is historical, ethical, relational, and transcendent—a radical realist whose life and teachings continue to challenge, inspire, and transform. He calls readers to engage with both reason and heart, with history and lived experience. This book demonstrates that Jesus is not confined to religious abstraction; He is profoundly relevant to our modern world, offering clarity, moral grounding, and transformative relational insight.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Jeyran Main has spent years immersed in the world of books as an editor. She is the author of God’s Surprising Way: The Path to Lasting Joy, Healing, and Love and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Living in the Light of the Cross magazine. Through her platform, HeavenlyHarmonyHub.com, she shares resources that encourage thoughtful engagement with faith. Guided by a passion for seeking truth, Jeyran now turns to the radical teachings of Jesus, exploring how they confront cultural assumptions and invite us into a transformed way of living that endures beyond cultural trends.
Websites:
https://jeyranmain.com/
HeavenlyHarmonyHub.com
Links for purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Realism-Jesus-Jeyran-Main/dp/1988680891/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
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GIVEAWAY
Jeyran Main will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
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