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Brother Joe" is a
biography of Joseph W. Mathews, a remarkable man of faith whose
influence reached around the world. But this is no ordinary
biography. Its title refers to more than Joe's profession as a
clergyman. This book is authored by his brother Ken (Bishop
James K. Mathews of the United Methodist Church). The author
brings to his work a wealth of shared experience and "inside"
information not often available in biographies. He also brings a
level of appreciation and respect not often found among brothers
whose paths have differed so dramatically.
For readers of
"Bending History," "Brother Joe" is a valuable companion volume
providing, as it does, some of the personal background that
helped to shape Joe's thought. Those who meet Joe first through
"Brother Joe" will find "Bending History" a valuable collection
of statements from this remarkable man, almost like a soundtrack
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The book of nearly 300 pages has four sections:
"Joe's Theology"; "The Religious Life"; "The Life of Service";
and "The New Form of the Religious." One who worked closely with
Joe in the four emphases introduces each section, and each
contains seven or eight talks on the subject.
Joseph Mathews combined religious fervor with
practical wisdom. He was also a prolific speaker whose
rhetorical capacity was unmatched. Joe's work included Army
chaplaincy during World War II, seminary professorship,
leadership of a student religious community at the University of
Texas, and leadership of the Ecumenical Institute/Institute of
Cultural Affairs based in Chicago. A biography is in the final
stages of publication, authored by his brother Bishop James K.
Mathews of the United Methodist Church.
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