Mitchell, Stephen - The Gospel According to Jesus
Philosophy and Religion
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27m
The original gospel is one of loving kindness and forgiveness. Stephen Mitchell is a poet, translator and scholar. He compares the core teachings of Jesus to the perennial spiritual traditions of humanity -- particularly those found in Buddhism.
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