Remembering Jesus: Christian Community, Scripture, and the Moral Life

by Allen Verhey

In the wake of the "What Would Jesus Do?" movement, Allen Verhey's Remembering Jesus takes a serious look at what Jesus really did and what he might do in the strange world of contemporary ethics.

Verhey asserts that following Jesus requires remembering him, and this entails immersing ourselves in Scripture and Christian community, where the memory of Jesus is found. This book, which promises to be Verhy's magnum opus, explores how Christians can practice medical, sexual, economic, and political ethics with integrity.

An ideal text for courses in Christian ethics, Remembering Jesus is also a valuable resource for pastors and general readers in search of readable, biblically based guidance for living in today's complex world.

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies

538 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Adam Tomlinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciated the measured way in which Verhey encourages ethical discussion "by way of remembering" Jesus. He tackles all manner of important conversations and does so in a way that I think many people need to be familiar with.

I was most grateful for how Verhey demonstrates "doing theology." His method is hard to describe, but beautifully done.

I am sad to learn that he died 5 years ago because I would be most interested in another edition of this book bringing some discussions (healthcare, sexuality, politics) into the present. The print date of 2002 for this is a bit obvious by the end. Nevertheless, this should be required reading for Biblical (especially NT) Theology.

[Craig Toth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciate the thoughtful approach Verhey takes as he expounds upon the idea that Christian ethics, rightly understood, are a product of the Christian community's continual attempts to embody the example of Jesus.