A Taste of Joy and Liberty: A Philosopher Encounters the Gospel of Jesus,
Dear friends and colleagues:
My author and friend, Dr. Jeff Wattles, is a professional philosopher of a rare sort.
“The magnum opus of one of today’s most important Christian philosophers.”
—Stephen Post, PhD, author, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People
“A rare work of grace and love that embodies the virtues it seeks to communicate.”
—Matthew T. Lee, PhD, Professor of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Baylor University
“Seekers of all backgrounds will find Jesus living on these pages as we’ve never seen him before.”
—Angie Thurston, Ministry Innovation Fellow, Harvard Divinity School
Dear friends and colleagues:
My author and friend, Dr. Jeff Wattles, is a professional philosopher of a rare sort.
He has spent most of his lifetime studying and trying to live the gospel of Jesus. Wattles is also a highly trained ethicist and a passionate evangelist. His previous book entitled The Golden Rule, published by Oxford University Press several decades ago, is still considered definitive by many.
He also can be an electrifying teacher, as you can see in this very short video here (scroll down).
His newest book, A Taste of Joy and Liberty: A Philosopher Encounters the Gospel of Jesus, is the capstone of a distinguished career.
I am proud to announce that it is out TODAY from my company, Origin Press.
Available at Amazon (ships September 15)
JoyAndLiberty.org • Available at Amazon (ships on September 15)
Jeffrey Wattles, PhD, a retired professor of philosophy at Kent State University, has focused
—Stephen Finlan, PhD, UCC pastor; noted biblical scholar
“This masterful book lets us more fully understand the life of Jesus.”
—Rev. Hoyte L. Wilhelm, elder of the United Methodist Church
“This book is saturated with hope. Jesus's promise of joy, love, and freedom is palpable on every page."
—Rev. Paul McKenna, creator of the interfaith Golden Rule Poster; interfaith pioneer
ALL ENDORSEMENTS:
“This work is the magnum opus of one of today’s most important Christian philosophers. For two decades I have followed the work of the author, who is among the most devoted Christian and spiritual teachers alive today. Jeffrey Wattles presents a highly developed perspective on Christian living that will be a guide for the perplexed.”
—Stephen G. Post, PhD, Founding Director, Center for Medical Humanities, Stony Brook University; author, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People and Pure, Unlimited Love
“Written with great imagination and care, this creative book shows how an attentive relationship with Jesus is able to inspire people—from committed Christians to seekers from other religious traditions—to live a more joyful and flourishing life. But while many books merely inform or inspire, this one delivers on its promise to help readers actively cultivate a faithful practice. It is a rare work of grace and love that embodies the virtues it seeks to communicate.”
—Matthew T. Lee, PhD, Professor of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Baylor University
“This book shows us Jesus with the mind of a scientist, the heart of a philosopher, and the spirit of a peacemaker. Seekers of all backgrounds—and especially independent thinkers—will find Jesus living on these pages as we’ve never seen him before, inviting us to bring our whole selves to a life of love and the liberating quest for truth.”
—Angie Thurston, Harvard