The Upside-Down Kingdom: Anniversary Edition (Special Edition, Anniversary)

The anniversary edition of a classic text about Jesus, radical discipleship, and allegiance to God rather than nation, wealth, or religion.

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"This anniversary edition of Donald B. Kraybill's profound vision of the kingdom of God could not have come at a more timely moment."--Lisa Sharon Harper "Reviews"

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"A paradigm-shifting introduction to the life-disrupting message of Jesus of Nazareth."--Bruxy Cavey "Reviews"

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"I dare you to read this book. It could very well turn your world upside down!"--Gregory A Boyd "Reviews"

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"The Upside-Down Kingdom is a must-read."--Drew G. I. Hart "Reviews"

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"Brilliantly combines a biblical scholar's grasp of the Scriptures, a sociologist's understanding of culture, and a master teacher's gift for clarity."--Peter Dula "Reviews"

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"What a gift to another generation of Jesus' followers!"--Malinda Elizabeth Berry "Reviews"

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"I hope 'upside-down-ness' will touch generations of leaders to come."--John Paul Lederach "Reviews"

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"If you only read one book about Jesus and God's kingdom . . . this should be it."--Sara Wenger Shenk "Reviews"

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"Readable, challenging, inspirational, and eminently practical."--Stuart Murray "Reviews"

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"Challenges us to translate the upside-down kingdom into our lives today."--Reta Halteman Finger "Reviews"

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"This profound and accessible book transformed my understanding of the world."--David R Swartz "Reviews"

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"As provocative as the disciples of Jesus."--Tom Sine "Reviews"

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"A sustained challenge to examine familiar realities in a completely new way."--Joao Monteiro "Reviews"

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"Rich fare for self-examination."--Mary Lynne Rapien "Reviews"

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"Not only challenges Christians to resist cultural conformity but also urges people to practice upside-down living rooted in God's reign."--Young Lee Hertig "Reviews"

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"Compels us to reconsider what life in the kingdom of God should look like."-- "Reviews"

Table of Contents:

Foreword by Lisa Sharon Harper 9
Author's Preface to the Anniversary Edition 11
1. Down Is Up 15
2. Mountain Politics 33
3. Temple Piety 53
4. Wilderness Bread 69
5. Free Slaves 83
6. The Poverty of Riches 99
7. Right-Side-Up Detours 119
8. Impious Piety 139
9. Lovable Enemies 165
10. Inside Outsiders 193
11. Low Is High 215
12. Successful Failures 233
Discussion Questions 253
Notes 263
References 283
Scripture Index 307
General Index 313
The Author 319

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The Upside-Down Kingdom calls readers to imagine and embody the reign of God on earth as it is in heaven. Since its publication in 1978, The Upside-Down Kingdom won the National Religious Book Award and has become the most trusted resource on radical Christian discipleship. In this completely updated anniversary edition, author Donald B. Kraybill asks: What does it mean to follow the Christ who traded victory and power for hanging out with the poor and forgiving his enemies? How did a man in first-century Palestine threaten the established order, and what does that mean for us today? Jesus turned expectations upside down. The kingdom of God is still full of surprises. Are you ready?

Free downloadable study guide available here.

Contributor Bio:Kraybill, Donald B
Donald B. Kraybill is internationally recognized for his scholarship on Anabaptist groups. His books, research, and commentary have been featured in national and worldwide media, including the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, NPR, CNN, and NBC. He is distinguished college professor and senior fellow emeritus at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College. Kraybill is the author, coauthor, or editor of many books, including Amish Grace, The Amish Way, Renegade Amish, and The Riddle of Amish Culture.