Daniel Berrigan (1921-2016) was a renowned peace activist, Jesuit priest, prolific author, and poet-in-residence at Fordham University in New York City. His other books include Daniel: Under the Siege of the Divine, Uncommon Prayer: A Book of Psalms, and a volume edited by John Dear entitled Daniel Berrigan: Essential Writings, part of the Modern Spiritual Masters Series.
Patrick Hart, OCSO
"Abbey of Gethsemani
--last secretary for Thomas Merton
"Daniel Berrigan's very productive life must be seen as totally
dedicated to the God of peace and justice. As both a Christian poet
and writer, he has captured the imagination of a whole generation
of seekers from all denominations throughout the world. His vital
presence in our midst has been a great grace for us all." Walter
Brueggemann
"--author of Theology of the Old Testament
"Without fail Berrigan makes daring and compelling connections
between text and life. He has long pondered the idolatries of our
society and knows, from the book of Deuteronomy, that a more
excellent way is possible. No Gods but One is a welcome summons at
just the right time." James Martin, SJ
"--author of My Life with the Saints
"Daniel Berrigan is one of the church's great modern-day prophets.
In this book he artfully shows how the story of Deuteronomy --
which may seem far, far away from our contemporary concerns -- is,
in fact, packed with meaning for our times. Like all prophets,
Father Berrigan speaks in a voice that is by turns poetic,
disturbing, radical, encouraging, inspiring, and urgent. Above all,
it is a faith-filled voice to which all men and women of goodwill
should listen." Publishers Weekly
"Legendary peace activist Berrigan examines the Old Testament book
of Deuteronomy through the lens of his personal abhorrence of war
in this biblical commentary. Although Deuteronomy is largely the
code of laws given to the Jewish people, Berrigan, a Catholic
priest, finds something more -- a prophetic justification for
excoriating those who choose the 'other god' of warfare. Employing
poetry and free-flowing streams of prose, he weighs the choice
Christians face between Deuteronomy's story and the New Testament
gospel. 'An interminable debate ensues, ' he writes. 'Which deity
to serve?' Too often, he concludes, the choice becomes the 'god' of
war, whether by secular leaders claiming to be Christian and
blinded by the 'idols' of defense, prosperity or national interests
or by bishops who endorse the military actions initiated by
political leaders. Berrigan observes that a 'close connection
between crime and consequence' runs through Deuteronomy, and he
strongly suggests that by going along with the 'culture of death'
in the matter of war, Christians may see their religion rotting
before their eyes. Thought-provoking reading will be of special
interest to those sympathetic to Berrigan's uncompromising
political views."
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