by Josh Ritter
First published 2022
Josh Ritter draws on twenty years of ministry experience across different communities, along with theological study and spiritual exploration, to present Jesus in a new light. Rather than viewing Christ through traditional doctrinal lenses, Ritter positions him as a rabbi and wisdom teacher whose core message centers on how we communicate. The author integrates insights from Jewish and Buddhist traditions to support this interpretation. Ritter structures his argument as a twelve week journey that examines Jesus's teachings as guidance for communication practices with ourselves, others, and the divine. He argues that viewing Jesus through this wisdom framework reveals teachings focused on eliminating blame, judgment, and violence while fostering generous and mindful communication. The book addresses contemporary issues of division and miscommunication, proposing that sacred communication can serve as both spiritual practice and tool for social healing. Ritter contends that recognizing the sacredness in ourselves and others through compassionate communication represents the heart of Jesus's message.
Genres: christian, contemporary, religion, communication
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: new-perspective
149 pages · Kindle Edition · A Kardia House Consulting, LLC Publication