A Long Way from Tipperary

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The memoir chronicles John Dominic Crossan's journey from his Irish upbringing to becoming a leading biblical scholar. With humor and honesty, he reflects on his transition from traditional Catholicism to a nuanced faith, shaped by diverse experiences across Ireland, America, Rome, and Israel. His narrative explores the interplay between his early life in a monastery, his academic pursuits, and personal milestones like marriage, all contributing to his evolving understanding of God, Jesus, and Christianity.