Rating: 
Summary: Absolutely Magnificient!!
Review: I absolutely loved this book--couldn't hardly put it down!! I enjoyed the honesty of the book and loved how the author draws
you into it!! I highlighted a lot of the book so that I could
go back from time to time and reread the highlights. I feel so strongly that what is said in this book needs to be said, read
and understood by all!! What a magnificient gift the author has given us!!
Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Magnificient!!
Review: I absolutely loved this book--couldn't hardly put it down!! I enjoyed the honesty of the book and loved how the author draws
you into it!! I highlighted a lot of the book so that I could
go back from time to time and reread the highlights. I feel so strongly that what is said in this book needs to be said, read
and understood by all!! What a magnificient gift the author has given us!!
Rating:
Summary: A beautiful book.
Review: I read Girzone's Joshua novel some years ago, liked it, but have not read another of his books until a friend gave me this one. Well, I wish I hadn't waited. There is a real grace in the simplicity of his approach, and his interpretation of Jesus is powerful. I wouldn't call myself a religious person, but reading this book has made me really think about what I truly believe.
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Summary: A Portrait of Jesus
Review: I thought the book captured the spirit of Christ and gave a good picture of why Christianity emerged in such a strong way. The author was able to explain how Jesus was really a happy person and how he touched people's lives by the way he lived. You can see how people were drawn to him both as a person and as a leader.The writing style was good. The pace of the book was quick and thoughtful. It is a short and well thought narrative. I did not want the book to end.
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Summary: I was amazed
Review: I was thrilled with the book A Portrait of Jesus. There have been so many authors that have tried to paint an acurate and readable description of what Jesus might have been like but few have given Him the justice that Girzone does in this book. This book delves into every facet of written scripture to bring out the subtle, as well as the obvious, acts of perpetual love that exuded Jesus's every being. More than a reminiscing of the well known tails of Jesus, this book reaches behind the words and actions to what each encounter must have ment to the lives that were touched by Jesus. Beautifuly written,deep, accurate, and refreshingly simple this book overwhelmed my heart and taught me to look at Jesus's life, and what he was trying to accomplish as a whole, in a new and peaceful light. I highly reccomend it to anyone, Christian or not.
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Summary: Getting To Know Him
Review: Is a picture worth a thousand words? A Portrait of Jesus is a book that is worth reading! It will give you a better understanding of who Jesus truly is: gentle shepherd, wise teacher, unconditional in his love for all, compassionate with the sinner and more. This portrait of Jesus is truly worth a thousand words!
Rating: 
Summary: A great spiritual venture
Review: Joseph F. Girzone makes you feel like you are really there talking, and being with Jesus. He makes you feel like you really know Him.
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Summary: Simplicity
Review: Joseph Girzone has written in this book his Christology. He follows the classical pattern of Christological works, but he expressed the simplcity of Jesus' message, as he does in his novels of Joshua. This simplcity can be very charming and inspiring. And at times it can be irrelevant. In this book he sometimes repeats themes in separate chapters. For example, he writes about priestly celibacy. He believes that it is a discipline that should be changed. He writes early in the book about this and then repeats himself almost word for word later. This appears to me redundant and unnecessary. Chapter 4, " A Humble, Casual Savior", sums up New Testament Morality. It is a very effective chapter, the best in the book. It is also the longest and needs to be digested carefully. Girzone also writes simply and that style can be deceiving. He summarizes Jesus' teaching in the chapter and manages to cover all the bases that New Testament moralists take books to write. This simplicity of style is best appreciated when the book is read in small increments. Reflection should follow, even prayer. The last two chapters concerning the end of Jesus' life seem unimportant. He simply narrates at that point. a point or two is made, especially about God's humor, but one would wish for a little more reflection. Nevertheless as usual Girzone challenges the soul with his spiritual insights in the Savior.
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Summary: The Real Jesus comes to life!
Review: Joseph Girzone presents a truly personal portrait of Jesus. He takes the stories and the sayings of Jesus from the Gospels and interweaves them with his own personal understanding of who Jesus is. This is a most readable and enjoyable insight into the person who is Jesus and how He was and would be if He were around today. I have recommended this book to all of my friends and have given it as gifts. It is a most moving experience!
Rating:
Summary: The Real Jesus comes to life!
Review: Joseph Girzone presents a truly personal portrait of Jesus. He takes the stories and the sayings of Jesus from the Gospels and interweaves them with his own personal understanding of who Jesus is. This is a most readable and enjoyable insight into the person who is Jesus and how He was and would be if He were around today. I have recommended this book to all of my friends and have given it as gifts. It is a most moving experience!
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