Beginning
On the day after Jesus' death, it looked as if whatever small mark he left on the world would rapidly disappear. Instead, his impact on human history has been unparalleled. After his disappearance from earth, the days of his unusual influence began. That influence is what this book is about. Rightly seen, this effect on past and current history will cause any thoughtful person — apart from their religious ideas about Christianity — to ask, "Who was this man?"
Who Is This Man? : The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus ~ by John Ortberg, 2014, religion, 224 pages
John Ortberg explores the paradox of Jesus, history's most familiar figure while simultaneously the man no one knows. This book traces the incredible life and legacy of Jesus from his days on Earth to the present moment, showing us:
- How his vision of life continues to haunt and challenge humanity.
- The ways his influence has inspired movements in art, science, government, medicine, and education.
- How his lessons about dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope continue to influence humanity.
- How the influence of Jesus has swept over history.
- How his vision of life continues to impact us today.
Gilion at Rose City Reader.
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4 comments:
Such an important question to answer and answer correctly. Sounds like a good book.
I loved his book, "If you want to walk on water, you've got to get out of the boat." I hope you enjoy this one! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/10/first-line-friday-66-duplicate-bride.html
I was just thinking that I need to read more books about spirituality. Is this a good choice?
My quotes are from REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES
I don't know yet, Anne. It's one of the books on my friend's Kindle, which I "inherited" when she died last year. I'm about to start the book. I just checked to see if she had read and rated it, but she apparently didn't get it read before she died.
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