Who Was Jesus and What Does It Mean to Follow Him?

Author: Nancy Elizabeth Bedford Series: Jesus Way: Small Books of Radical Faith

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"Nancy Elizabeth Bedford helps us consider the identity and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Learn about the incarnation, how Christians have understood Jesus to be both human and divine, and what his radical teachings and ministry can mean for us today. Find out how Christians through the centuries have understood who Jesus is and explore communal and individual practices for following him"--

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Who was Jesus? And what does it mean to follow him?

Nancy Elizabeth Bedford helps us consider the identity and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Learn about the incarnation, how Christians have understood Jesus to be both human and divine, and what his radical teachings and ministry can mean for us today. Find out how Christians through the centuries have understood who Jesus is and explore communal and individual practices for following him.

The Jesus Way: Small Books of Radical Faith delve into big questions about God's work in the world. These concise, practical books are deeply rooted in Anabaptist theology. Crafted by a diverse community of internationally renowned scholars, pastors, and practitioners, The Jesus Way series helps readers deepen their faith in Christ and enliven their witness.

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"A beautifully engaging primer on walking in Jesus' steps in our era of White nationalism, extractive capitalism, and chronic militarism. In Nancy Bedford's Anabaptist-grounded telling, Jesus is a dark-complected, agrarian prophet and healer who was unjustly executed by the Roman Empire. His life and message of radical inclusion of society's most marginalized members sounds the right notes in our troubled times. This small gem is perfectly suited for individuals and church groups committed to following the Jesus Way."
--Mark Wallace, professor of religion at Swarthmore College
"In an age when too many Christians are followers first of 'Q' and QAnon, Dr. Bedford's tautology on the person and work of Jesus, and in turn who we should be as persons and followers of Jesus, is the right book, at the right time--for all time."
--Angela Cowser, associate dean of Black church studies and doctor of ministry programs and associate professor of Black church studies at Louisville Seminary
"Nancy Bedford addresses the twofold question of the title with thorough biblical grounding and keen theological and ethical insight. She offers a compelling vision for faithful living contextually guided by the prayer 'Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.'"
--Daniel Schipani, professor emeritus at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
"To venture a vivid, engaging, up-to-date portrait of Jesus Christ and his mission in a short work is a towering task. Yet Nancy Bedford has accomplished this and more with the ease of an artist at the height of her power. She places readers amid Jesus and his world, drawing us to follow him on what will surely be a journey well beyond our expectations."
--Nancy Pineda-Madrid, T. Marie Chilton Chair of Catholic Theology at Loyola Marymount University
"Who is he and what does it mean to follow him? You will benefit from exploring answers to these questions with Nancy Bedford. She skillfully includes other voices in the conversation--biblical and historical--and she pays attention to context--Jesus' and contemporary contexts--in this concise volume."
--Mark D. Baker, professor of mission and theology at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary

About the Author

Nancy Elizabeth Bedford was born in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. She has been Georgia Harkness Professor of Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary since 2003 and is a member of Reba Place Church (Mennonite) in Evanston, IL. Previously she taught theology at Instituto Universitario ISEDET and Seminario Internacional Teológico Bautista in Buenos Aires. Her most recent books are Galatians, A Theological Commentary and with Virginia Azcuy and Mercedes García, Teología feminista a tres voces. Bedford holds degrees from University of Tübingen and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is married to Daniel Stutz and is the mother of three daughters.

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Who was Jesus? And what does it mean to follow him? Nancy Elizabeth Bedford helps us consider the identity and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Learn about the incarnation, how Christians have understood Jesus to be both human and divine, and what his radical teachings and ministry can mean for us today. Find out how Christians through the centuries have understood who Jesus is and explore communal and individual practices for following him. The Jesus Way: Small Books of Radical Faith delve into big questions about God's work in the world. These concise, practical books are deeply rooted in Anabaptist theology. Crafted by a diverse community of internationally renowned scholars, pastors, and practitioners, The Jesus Way series helps readers deepen their faith in Christ and enliven their witness.