The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr

Product Description

• New York Times Bestseller
• Rohr turns to Jewish prophets for a path forward today
• Examine “Sacred Criticism” approach to confronting evil & injustice

Product Details

The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr examines a path of how we can live compassionately in a time of violence and despair. What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet,The Tears of Things, Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today. The Tears of Things is a hardcover book with 208 pages and measures 5-½”W x 8-½”H.

The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. The Tears of Things reveals that In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern. Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.

Dimensions & Specifications

• The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
• 5-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H
• 208 pages
• Hardcover
• Written by Richard Rohr

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