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  • Executing Grace

  • How the Death Penalty Killed Jesus and Why It's Killing Us
  • By: Shane Claiborne
  • Narrated by: Dan John Miller
  • Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (45 ratings)

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Executing Grace

By: Shane Claiborne
Narrated by: Dan John Miller
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In this reasoned exploration of justice, retribution, and redemption, the champion of the new monastic movement, popular speaker, and author of the best-selling The Irresistible Revolution offers a powerful and persuasive appeal for the abolition of the death penalty.

The Bible says an eye for an eye. But is the state's taking of lives true - or even practical - punishment for convicted prisoners? In this thought-provoking work, Shane Claiborne explores the issue of the death penalty and the contrast between punitive justice and restorative justice, questioning our notions of fairness, revenge, and absolution.

Using a historical lens to frame his argument, Claiborne draws on testimonials and examples from Scripture to show how the death penalty is not the ideal of justice that many believe. Not only is a life lost; so, too, is the possibility of mercy and grace. In Executing Grace, he reminds us of the divine power of forgiveness and evokes the fundamental truth of the Gospel - that no one, even a criminal, is beyond redemption.

©2016 Shane Claiborne (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
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Powerful Pathos Appeal

Well researched. Many compelling stories. Would have liked to hear him address cases of repeat murderers after incarceration (murdering while in maximum security).

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Life changing information

Valuable information but now makes me want to hear Shane’s new book on this topic. I wonder if he believes things got better or worse since this writing. I enjoyed the narrators easy southern accent. I felt like I was listening to Shane himself.

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Wonderful and Complete

Shane writes what may be one of the best books I've read since his own "Jesus for President." He continues in his prophetic role and boldly goes into hot topic territory, bringing both Biblical and historical research as well as story after story to illustrate the importance of life, justice, grace and forgiveness. I rarely feel changed or empowered after reading a book, but Shane somehow pulls it off every time, leaving me with beautiful, holy conviction.

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Great book, not narrator

The information included was helpful, but the narrator's reading sounded affected and contrived. This is important information that needs to be out there.

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Must listen for anyone wrestling with or not wrestling with the morality of the death penalty.

Once again Shane Claiborne brings insightful and devotional words to the page. I would encourage all people to take the time to reflect on this most important topic. See all participants as human and seek to abolish killing to prove killing wrong.

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