Gospel―The Book of Matthew: A New Translation with Commentary―Jesus Spirituality for Everyone

by Thomas Moore (Translator)

Be inspired to live an altogether different kind of life rooted in a more radical kind of love. "In my translation there is no suggestion that readers should believe in anything, join an organization, or abandon their cherished religious and philosophical ideals. I see no reason why a Christian, an agnostic, a Buddhist, or even an atheist would not be charmed and inspired by the Gospels. Anyone can freely and without any worries read the Gospels and be enriched."
―from the Introduction to Gospel In his fresh and life-giving translation of the Gospels with sparkling commentary, spiritual innovator Thomas Moore strips the Gospels of their theological agendas and reclaims them as a fundamentally new way of imagining human life. He blends scholarship and pastoral guidance to highlight the Gospels' teachings on earthly, rather than otherwordly, living in which community, compassion, inclusiveness, prayer and healing are key elements.

224 pages, Paperback

Published April 15, 2016

About the author

Thomas Moore is the author of the bestselling book, Care of the Soul, Ageless Soul, and fifteen other books on deepening spirituality and cultivating soul in every aspect of life. He has been a monk, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist, and today he lectures widely on holistic medicine, spirituality, psychotherapy, and the arts. He lectures frequently in Ireland and has a special love of Irish culture. He has Ph.D. in religion from Syracuse University and has won several awards for his work, including an honorary doctorate from Lesley University and the Humanitarian Award from Einstein Medical School of Yeshiva University. He also has a B.A. in music from DePaul University, an M.A. in musicology from the University of Michigan, and an M.A. in theology from the University of Windsor. He also writes fiction and music and often works with his wife, artist and yoga instructor, Hari Kirin. He writes regular columns for Resurgence and Spirituality & Health.

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Reviews

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always crave new biblical translations that come directly from the original (in this case, Greek) language. The narrative was excellently and reverently organized and the author’s educated commentary was enlightening and inclusive. I’m really looking forward to gaining new insights from the remaining Gospel translations in this series. Highly recommended!

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Greatly enjoyed different perspectives in this new translation of Matthew. There were missed opportunities I felt, like not translating the transliterated "Baptise". But the decision to use "sky" instead of "heaven/s" opened up many new insights. Recommended.