Professor Gomes is a distinguished voice in the study of early American religious history, renowned for his insightful preaching and lecturing engagements across the United States and Great Britain. His work critically examines the intricate interrelations of church and state throughout history, with a particular focus on contemporary American contexts. Through his extensive writings, Gomes offers readers a profound exploration of faith, morality, and their intersection with societal structures. His distinctive literary contributions provide a unique lens through which to understand complex spiritual and political landscapes.
"The Bible and the social and moral consequences that derive from its interpretation are all too important to be left in the hands of the pious or the experts, and too significant to be ignored and trivialized by the uninformed and indifferent.
How the Church Domesticated Jesus With his unique blend of eloquence and insight, the esteemed Harvard minister Peter J. Gomes invites us to hear anew the radical nature of Jesus' message of hope and change. Using examples from ancient times as well as from modern pop culture, The Scandalous Gospel of Jesus shows us why the good news is every bit as relevant today as when it was first preached.