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The Tears of Things

Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

by Richard Rohr
Drew Jackson
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In his first major work since The Universal Christ, one of our most prominent spiritual voices offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets.
“Richard Rohr is one of the great Christian spiritual masters of our time. Of any time.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Come Forth
How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today.
The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern.
Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.

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    March 4, 2025

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      • ISBN: 9798217020546
      • File size: 178330 KB
      • Duration: 06:11:30

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    • English

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Drew Jackson gives a serviceable rendering of Father Richard Rohr's latest book, an exploration of the Hebrew prophets--their anger, their grief, and their compassion--and how their messages apply not only to the ancient Israelites, but also to today's world. He calls them "radical change agents, messengers of divine revelation, teachers of a moral alternative, and deconstructors of every prevailing order." Prophets encourage "holy disorder," which Rohr likens to the late John Lewis's concept of "good trouble." Rohr offers many examples of prophetic writings using a variety of scriptural translations--whose citations are awkward when read aloud. Additionally, Jackson's impassive delivery, his sameness of tone and pitch, allows the listener's attention to wander, making Rohr's intellectually and spiritually challenging text difficult to fully appreciate. S.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

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