The Mountain of Blessing
Exploring the Beatitudes
Will be published approx. on 31. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-78622-637-2 (ISBN)
Description
They are among the most strange and unexpected of all Jesus' sayings and teachings - eight statements that upend all our notions of the good life. Blessed are the poor, the hungry, those who mourn, the persecuted, those who are hated, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers - in other words, those who count for little in our world. It's these, Jesus says, have something, know something, that others do not.
In his characteristic friendly and assuring voice, Rob Marshall offers a direct, practical look at each of the beatitudes, bringing biblical wisdom into lively conversation with many of today's prevailing concerns. The Mountain of Blessing will help you better understand and inhabit the upside down world of the kingdom God - and how, even in your worst moments, you might be unexpectedly blessed.
In his characteristic friendly and assuring voice, Rob Marshall offers a direct, practical look at each of the beatitudes, bringing biblical wisdom into lively conversation with many of today's prevailing concerns. The Mountain of Blessing will help you better understand and inhabit the upside down world of the kingdom God - and how, even in your worst moments, you might be unexpectedly blessed.
Reviews / Votes
"Rob Marshall brings his extensive knowledge of the Holy Land as the context of Jesus' Beatitudes, so that we can understand these central Christian texts in fresh ways. This new work takes us on a wide-ranging journey into and around the life of blessedness, with resources of art, music and poetry to help us on our way." -- Edward DowlerMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78622-637-2 (9781786226372)
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Person
Rob Marshall has been a regular presenter of Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4 for almost two decades. In a varied ministry he served as Media Adviser to the Archbishop of York. He is currently Rector of Digswell, Welwyn Garden City and Honorary Canon of the Cathedral & Abbey Church of St Alban. He frequently leads pilgrimages to the Holy Land.