{"id":6934,"date":"2026-01-30T23:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T23:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.elca.org\/jle\/?p=6934"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:20:42","slug":"book-review-introduction-february-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.elca.org\/jle\/book-review-introduction-february-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review Introduction: February\/March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[1] Esteemed readers of the Journal of Lutheran Ethics, this edition offers a fascinating biographical examination of New Testament scholar John Dominic Crossan\u2019s 2024 examination of Paul\u2019s as a Pharisaic Jewish teacher whose messianic message resonates today. Crossan links the prevalent violence of first-century Roman civilization to modern ecological and societal issues, presenting Jesus&#8217; execution as a revelation of this systemic violence and the resurrection as a &#8220;realized eschatology\u201d\u2014a call to live a dynamic, non-violent life in the present.<\/p>\n<p>[2] The Rev. Dr. Johan Bergh is a retired ELCA Word and Sacrament Rostered Minister, retired Professional Life and Leadership Coach, blogger, and author. He resides in Ocoee, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>[3] We are currently seeking new reviews. Please feel free to <a href=\"mailto:jlebookreviews@elca.org\">contact me<\/a> with unsolicited reviews, or please peruse the<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.elca.org\/jle\/call-for-papers-2026\/\"> list of available books for review<\/a>. These books can be mailed to interested parties. 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