I began reading AND listening to “The Spirit of Justice.” As someone who greatly appreciates history I find Dr. Tisby’s approach scholarly and enlightening. Thank you for giving us the 400+ year backdrop to the transatlantic slave trade and oppression of Africans once in the Americas. As in “The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism,” the church contributed to the political motivations to keep enslavement legal. In our present times, “The Spirit of Justice” serves as both a reminder and warning about how we should live out our lives as Jesus followers. Thank you, Dr. Tisby!
I’m listening to the audio version of “The Spirit of Justice,” and it’s read b y Dr. Jemar Tisby. I love “The Enhancement” with pictures too! The book embodies “The Spirit of Justice” providing inspiration, hope, & joy amidst courageous truth-telling with historical sources. I love learning about our ancestors, who I hadn’t learned of yet. I experience the book as balm and "fire in my heart" (not "fire in my hair") per "The Spirit of Justice." Let’s get our book discussion groups ready!
It’s labeled as “A pdf companion to the audiobook.” I like that listeners can view the pictures too. Thanks for writing & reading “The Spirit of Justice.” It's hard to put down & I lose track of time.
Also, I appreciated the early statement: “People of any religion or none at all can and do pursue the common good from common grace--a blessing bestowed on all humanity."
For me as a Christian, I think this is a great example of "all truth is God's truth." Who treats people with respect, dignity, & justice? Let me learn from these folks pursuing the common good. (Such folks are also living more according to what Jesus of Nazareth described in the story of the Good Samaritan & taught about loving one’s neighbor.) I learn from humanity how to pursue the common good too.
I like that the "Spirit of Justice," is a great book for people of any faith or no faith. Quote from "The Spirit of Justice:" "People of any religion or none at all can and do pursue the common good from common grace--a blessing bestowed on all humanity." Here's a message with truths I note within "The Spirit of Justice" too. Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, "What Can the Righteous Do?" Alfred Street Baptist Church, Sep 1, 2024, https://youtu.be/heEvMzJ00W0?feature=shared&t=2617
I began reading AND listening to “The Spirit of Justice.” As someone who greatly appreciates history I find Dr. Tisby’s approach scholarly and enlightening. Thank you for giving us the 400+ year backdrop to the transatlantic slave trade and oppression of Africans once in the Americas. As in “The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism,” the church contributed to the political motivations to keep enslavement legal. In our present times, “The Spirit of Justice” serves as both a reminder and warning about how we should live out our lives as Jesus followers. Thank you, Dr. Tisby!
Yes! You got it! Thanks for reading and listening!
Looking forward to reading your newest book
Thanks, Mike! Leave a review online, if you're willing.
Got mine Kindle book today, eager to experience the read! Thank you Jemar
I'm a Kindle reader, too! The PaperWhite version. So much easier to hold than a book sometimes. :-)
Happy "Book Release" Day! So interesting to read about how the book's title came to be. Can't wait to get mine in the mail.
Being present in that moment with Myrlie Evers-Williams was a core memory for me!
Congratulations Jemar. Ordered my copy a few days ago and supposed to arrive today. Can’t wait to read it!
Thanks for ordering, Tom! Leave a review, if you're willing!
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I can’t wait for my three copies to be delivered! May the Spirit of Justice prevail!
Amen!
I’m listening to the audio version of “The Spirit of Justice,” and it’s read b y Dr. Jemar Tisby. I love “The Enhancement” with pictures too! The book embodies “The Spirit of Justice” providing inspiration, hope, & joy amidst courageous truth-telling with historical sources. I love learning about our ancestors, who I hadn’t learned of yet. I experience the book as balm and "fire in my heart" (not "fire in my hair") per "The Spirit of Justice." Let’s get our book discussion groups ready!
Oh, what's the enhancement feature? Sounds cool!
It’s labeled as “A pdf companion to the audiobook.” I like that listeners can view the pictures too. Thanks for writing & reading “The Spirit of Justice.” It's hard to put down & I lose track of time.
Also, I appreciated the early statement: “People of any religion or none at all can and do pursue the common good from common grace--a blessing bestowed on all humanity."
For me as a Christian, I think this is a great example of "all truth is God's truth." Who treats people with respect, dignity, & justice? Let me learn from these folks pursuing the common good. (Such folks are also living more according to what Jesus of Nazareth described in the story of the Good Samaritan & taught about loving one’s neighbor.) I learn from humanity how to pursue the common good too.
I like that the "Spirit of Justice," is a great book for people of any faith or no faith. Quote from "The Spirit of Justice:" "People of any religion or none at all can and do pursue the common good from common grace--a blessing bestowed on all humanity." Here's a message with truths I note within "The Spirit of Justice" too. Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, "What Can the Righteous Do?" Alfred Street Baptist Church, Sep 1, 2024, https://youtu.be/heEvMzJ00W0?feature=shared&t=2617
Thank you for sharing!