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Copyright © Dallas Willard and Gary Black Jr 2014
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Source ISBN: 9780007589937
Ebook Edition © May 2014 ISBN: 9780007589944 Version: 2014-06-02
Contents
Foreword: Remembering Dallas, by Gary Black Jr.
TWO Following the Good Shepherd
THREE Leaders Who Follow the Shepherd
EIGHT Illuminating the Good Life
THIRTEEN Physicians, Lawyers, and Pastors or Priests
FOURTEEN The Kingdom of Our God
Praise for The Divine Conspiracy Continued
“I know of no more important voice on spiritual truth in our day than that of Dallas Willard. To be able to receive fresh words from him along with Gary Black Jr. on the reality of the kingdom in our midst is a priceless gift to every follower of Jesus.”
—John Ortberg, author of Who Is This Man?
“I consider The Divine Conspiracy to be the most important book in the field of Christian spirituality written in my lifetime. So, I welcome the publication of The Divine Conspiracy Continued. Gary Black Jr., working on this project with Dallas Willard right up until Dallas’s death, helps to expand and enrich the themes that moved us so deeply, articulating the same grand vision as the original text and adds many penetrating insights into our life in the kingdom of God. May The Divine Conspiracy Continued find an eager audience ready to grow in the life that is Life indeed.”
—Richard J. Foster, author Celebration of Discipline and Sanctuary of the Soul
“The name Dallas Willard is one you hear a lot in our house. He’s somewhere between a family member and a saint to us, as we’ve been so deeply shaped by his words and ideas. What’s so deeply special about this book is that Gary Black Jr.’s respect and love for his friend and mentor shines through every page, but never stands in the way of Dallas’s extraordinary wisdom. I’m so thankful for this