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Turning Over Tables by Kathy Escobar

Turning Over Tables

A Lenten Call for Disrupting Power

Kathy Escobar

Presbyterian Publishing · Print & ebook · January 14, 2025

With keen insight and unwavering conviction, visionary pastor Kathy Escobar guides readers on a Lenten journey inspired by the ways of Jesus to dismantle the systems that perpetuate inequality and injustice.

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Who it’s for
A Lenten journey through Jesus’ challenge to privilege, oppression, and unequal power.
Genres
Easter & Lent, Liberation Theology, Christian Social Issues
Published
Presbyterian Publishing, January 14, 2025

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With keen insight and unwavering conviction, visionary pastor Kathy Escobar guides readers on a Lenten journey inspired by the ways of Jesus to dismantle the systems that perpetuate inequality and injustice. From flipping the moneychangers’ tables in the temple to uplifting the poor and marginalized, Jesus’ actions and words turn the world’s idea of power on its head.

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With each week of Lent, readers will dig deeper into Jesus’ challenge to the pervasive influence of privilege and oppression that have dominated since ancient times. Through poignant reflections and thought-provoking practices, readers will discover how they can harness the disruptive power of Jesus’ teachings to effect meaningful change in their communities and beyond. Together, we can turn the tables and build a world where justice, healing, and greater equity reigns supreme.

Jesus and Power

A Lenten journey through Jesus’ challenge to privilege, oppression, and unequal power.

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  • Weekly reflections on Jesus’ challenge to privilege and oppression
  • Thought-provoking practices for community change

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  • Jesus’ actions, from confronting moneychangers to uplifting the poor
  • Attention to justice, healing, and greater equity

Where it sits

Liberation Theology67%
Easter & Lent50%
Christian Social Issues47%

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Authors
Kathy Escobar
Publisher
Presbyterian Publishing
Published
January 14, 2025
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Spiritual Growth