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James Alison's Forgiving Victim DVD Series

FV_DVD_Cover_web"And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:27)


What insights into “all the scriptures” did Jesus reveal on the road to Emmaus to his confused and frightened disciples? What happens when we read the Old Testament and the Apostolic witness through the eyes of Jesus, the forgiving victim?

 

With James Alison as the guide, discover that being a Christian is not principally about being good or believing the right things. A Christian is someone who finds him/herself on the receiving end of an act of communication and, just like the disciples, receiving a revised story about themselves and everything they thought they knew to be true. Using anthropology, a mimetic understanding of how desire and violence work, and old fashioned common sense, James Alison invites us to transform how we think about God, how we pray and worship, and how we go about being good Christians. 

 

Ideal for a new member, adult education class or individuals interested in discovering orthodoxy made fresh and the Christian faith made liveable, prayable and preachable.

 

Curriculum includes:

  • Video of James Alison’s lectures
  • Leader’s guide
  • Participant guide
  • Online Modules

Directed by Gerard Jamroz • Produced by Imitatio and The Raven Foundation


Acclaim for James Alison

James Alison is one of the most creative, innovative and thoughtful Christian thinkers of our day.  His writings have been of enormous use in my own spiritual journey, and his insights into Jesus Christ have changed the way I look at the One who walked among us and the One who has been raised.  ~ James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything

 

…almost frighteningly profound.  ~ Stanley Hauerwas James_Alison_hs_web

 

A [writer] of wit, clarity, depth and surprises. ~ Rowan Williams

 

James Alison has been gripped by the rich excitement of Jesus’ resurrection. ~ N.T. Wright 

 

[James Alison’s work is] full of tremendous spiritual and theological insight. ~ René Girard

 

 

Enjoy two previews of the DVD series.

The Forgiving Victim

An Interview with James Alison

HD copies of these videos are available for free.
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On the Set of The Forgiving Victim

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Miracles and Signs

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Outtakes

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Behind the Scenes - September 2011

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Upcoming appearances by James Alison.

Essays, talks, interviews and book excerpts by James Alison.

Listen to James Alison's interview on Australian radio.

 

 

 

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  • Comment Link LimeWire Sunday, 17 October 2010 13:27 posted by LimeWire

    gives hope and light for many of us who have walked in the dark for years. In fact, I think that some of his pages have created a turning point in my life.

  • Comment Link Charlene Taylor Monday, 30 August 2010 14:22 posted by Charlene Taylor

    Great Preview.
    Looks like this is going to be an excellent and exciting course!

    When will this curriculum (Video, Leaders & participants guides & online modules be available to purchase?
    And what will the cost be?

    Thanks,
    Charlene

  • Comment Link Lorenzo B. Rizzi Friday, 27 August 2010 01:33 posted by Lorenzo B. Rizzi

    James is in my opinion one of the brightest Catholic minds, not first because "he know everything" but because he gives hope and light for many of us who have walked in the dark for years. In fact, I think that some of his pages have created a turning point in my life. But hearing his voice or seeing him is really a plus. Thanks for publishing those dvds.

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