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The Jesus I Never Knew (Limited Edition) (original 1995; edition 1999)

by Philip Yancey (Author)

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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' 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.'.… (more)
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Title:The Jesus I Never Knew (Limited Edition)
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I thank God for Philip Yancey as a writer. Parts of the book made me cry. I really like this sentence: "In a nutshell, the Bible from Genesis 3 to Revelation 22 tells the story of a God reckless with desire to get his family back" (p. 268).
my rating: 9
  mgblanz | Dec 10, 2024 |
This book is excellent because it accurately describes how Jesus spoke, acted and treated others, providing an example that people can follow. It also appropriately challenges many depictions and beliefs about Jesus that aren't biblical and aren't true, even while those beliefs are treated as undisputed fact by many American churchgoers today.
  eg4209 | Jan 17, 2024 |
A new and different perspective on the life of Christ and His work, who He was and why He came.
  MenoraChurch | Apr 28, 2023 |
A little slow and dry in some sections but very informative and thought provoking in others. It’s not one of my all times favorites but in small doses it’s an enjoyable read. Great in depth look at the life of Jesus, history and culture.
  JourneyPC | Sep 26, 2022 |
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" 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.
  StFrancisofAssisi | Mar 17, 2022 |
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