“There is no writer in the evangelical world that I admire and appreciate more.”
Billy Graham
Philip Yancey helps reveal what two thousand years of history covered up
What happens when a respected Christian journalist decides to put his preconceptions aside and take a long look at the Jesus described in the Gospels? How does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the “new, rediscovered” … rediscovered” Jesus—or even the Jesus we think we know so well?
Philip Yancey offers a new and different perspective on the life of Christ and his work—his teachings, his miracles, his death and resurrection—and ultimately, who he was and why he came. From the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Yancey presents a complex character who generates questions as well as answers; a disturbing and exhilarating Jesus who wants to radically transform your life and stretch your faith.
The Jesus I Never Knew uncovers a Jesus who is brilliant, creative, challenging, fearless, compassionate, unpredictable, and ultimately satisfying. “No one who meets Jesus ever stays the same,” says Yancey. “Jesus has rocked my own preconceptions and has made me ask hard questions about why those of us who bear his name don’t do a better job of following him.”
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Gave me new ways to know who Jesus is based on the .cultural and historical background as well as the scriptural base.
Not realistic, just could not get into the story line.
This book was an awesome resource for my Bible Study class. I’ve used it many times.
I’d give it more starts if I could
Wonderful! Brings Jesus to life!
Brings Jesus to life in language anyone can understand and shows how He works in our world and in our lives. Makes Him more personal and real.
Again Philip Yancey has written a book that makes Christianity vital for today.
As a long time believer,I was fascinated by the depth of detail regarding the times and culture in Jesus’ time. I found that the book made sense of parables and events in His life in a new way,