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Summary: Another Yancey classic!
Review: Once again, Philip digs in and asks tough questions while trying to provide answers where appropriate. He brings Christ up close and personal.
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Summary: Excellent, thought-provoking. Causes re-evaluation
Review: For the mature Christian, this book opens worlds of opportunities for deepening of faith and a more open, honest evaluation of Jesus and His effect on our lives.
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Summary: The Real Jesus
Review: I taught a bible study using this book and it has challenged me as well as the students. I really encourage anyone who is studying the life of Christ to use this book as a frame of reference along with the scripture.
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Summary: THIS IS A THOUGHT PROVOKING AND AWESOME READ!! GET IT!!
Review: I love the way that Phillip Yancey writes. He states right up front that he too, is on a constant journey of discovery. He does not write from the viewpoint that his is the only viewpoint to be considered...very refreshing!! He also introduced to me, several trains of thought, about different instances in the BIBLE that I would never have considered and having been offered these "thoughts" I find them very plausible! I HIGHLY recommend this book! I have read it once and KNOW that I will read it again!!
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Summary: Interesting and revealing but by no means original.
Review: Many people feel they have 'finally' come to know the 'real' Jesus of Nazareth and for most, this is a wonderful emotional high. This is a good thing, no doubt. However, I couldn't help feeling that all that Phillip had 'discovered' was nothing new. Most, if not all, of the things he discovered are right in the Holy Scriptures. It was like hearing another protestant preacher giving his own personal testimony. Furthermore, there are a great many other books that reveal a much more deeper meditation on the person of Christ. Frank Sheeds "To know Jesus Christ" and "Theology and Sanity", Romano Guardini's "The Lord", and one by Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. (the name eludes me now). Also, "Apologetics" by Paul J. Glenn and "College Apologetics" by Anthony F. Alexander. Finally, a work from the 1500's by St.Francis de Sales, "The Catholic Controversies" is another wonderful insight into Christ and His Church. The list could go on and on, but enough for now. The author was inspirational in ways but then again what person is not inspirational after finally finding Jesus. :)
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Summary: this is one of the greatest books i have ever read..
Review: this book is like a very great study your own self book. what i mean is if you thought you knew things like the beatitudes this book made me really look again and with a open mind and heart go back and look and really study the LORD's sermom again like never ever before.I just can't put this book down I just read it again and again.I know Mr.Yancey did a lot of study and time to write this book and I for one am very gratefull he did put this book togather.It's a master piece.and shoud be read by every one.I for one thought I would never say this about any book.but this one is a great one. Thank You for your time .AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.....
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Summary: A Superb Book !!
Review: I do not often read Christian books (other than the Bible), and I do not consider myself to be a conservative Christian. This is the first book that I have read by Yancey, and I am overwhelmed. He is a gifted writer, and his insights are remarkable. Chapter 6 on the Beatitudes is worth reading over and over; I would not hesitate to recommend the reading of this chapter to anyone, Christian or non-Christian. And I am going to recommend this book to everyone in my church (though I suspect that most have already read it).
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Summary: Live in His day!!
Review: This book really helps you to walk with Jesus, literally. Chapter by chapter, Phillip Yancey gives you the feeling you are THERE when Jesus is confronting " the world " for our sake. A must read for ANY follower of the Christ!!
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Summary: Very favorable group study comments.
Review: For seven weeks, taking two chapters each week, nineteen women met for two hours once a week to discuss this book . We can highly recommend the group study concept. These comments were turned in during the last session to be sent to AMAZON. 1. The JESUS I NEVER KNEW by Philip Yancey presents to the reader an "uncomfortable" view of Jesus. Uncomfortable because, though am I called to emulate Jesus, I find that after reading this book, I more often reflect a counter portrait, a fake view of the Christ. This book, which involves technical reading, vast references, and extensive research presents an earthy view of Jesus not often considered. 2. WANTED - TRAVELERS: 5 stars The extraordinary expedition that Yancey takes anyone who wants to learn more about Jesus on is most rewarding adventure, drama, exploration, spiritual and historical enlightenment. Thought provoking, questionable,and informative are words that could be descriptive of this honest presentation. Yancey has done extensive research and allows, not sways, the reader to form concepts and opinions about Jesus as written in the gospels. The reader is enlightened as to His being a man of many moods, emotions, feelings and actions. As one reads about Jesus the man and Jesus the Christ he or she will be surprised, informed, saddened, awakened, happy and there will be a new and/or deeper relationship formed. 3. Philip Yancey has given me much food for thought and has encouraged me to examine "the way we've always done it." I have come to know a much more human Jesus who would probably feel very much out of place in my church. How sad!! 4. Of all the books that I have read in recent years THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW best describes the Jesus that I know and love. 5. 5 stars As a group, we really entered this study expecting to find many answers. We found answers to some of our questions, but others remain as distant as ever. We learned so many new things about Jesus. Jesus also became so human and His presence was so powerful in our group. Yancey brought out so many wonderful messages that really made the group stop to ponder, such as "Where is the church when it hurts." He also brought to the forefront quotations from other notable authors such as Flannery O'Conner's "Church is founded on Peter who denied Christ three times and who couldn't walk on the water by himself. You(we) are expecting his successors to walk on the water." I am sure that we all walk away better Christians because of this study. 6. Yancey does a good job helping us to understand the human side of Jesus. If this understanding is not balanced with knowledge of Jesus' deity, our perception of Jesus will be just as warped as Yancey's flannelgraphs. 7. 5 stars This book brings us face to face with Jesus. 8. 5 stars THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW has truly been an inspiration for me. It has been thought-provoking and caused me to think about what I believe. Yancey did an excellent job of recreating situations that happened almost 2,000 hears ago - making them seem real. I come away feeling as if I know Jesus in a much more personal way. 9. Philip Yancey's THE JESUS I NEVER KNEW is a fresh way of bringing the mystery of the human Jesus to the forefront. As I read his statement, "God gave himself to us in the form of a person", I now look at that person with a new concept-more human, more compassionate, merciful and gentle, yet holy and awesome as the divine King of Kings and Lord of Lords-and still my very personal Saviour-all mine and yet for everyone the same. My concept of Jesus has been forever changed, enlarged and enlightened by this study. It was a wonderful spiritual study and a Kingdom Experience. 10. This book has shed some light on who Jesus was, is. It opened my eyes to his Jewishness and helped me understand their customs , traditions, religions, and more. It has helped me to realize he was human, to see his human side but, also worship his as God-head. He was God and also man. I've grown to understand the beatitudes more and have seen how they are to be applied to my life now. The miracles were not just miracles then but are miracles that still happen today. I have taken on a whole new view of the crucifixion. death, and resurrection of Jesus and know it is a triumphant victory to be celebrated every day! As Yancey put it "He is who I want my God to be!" Jesus is everything I want my life to be. 11. In his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey was scripturally accurate in describing Jesus as a man and also very much God. He reminds me that the ultimate necessity is to know Jesus in a personal way. The book was very thought stimulating and made me more aware of all that He did for me. 12. Philip Yancey exploded all my pre-conceived ideas about Jesus and made me actually take a hard look at my beliefs. I came to appreciate Jesus so much more as God-man who embodies total love and acceptance and a desire to save all mankind. I fell in love with Jesus all over again as I did when I was a child....total acceptance. Thank you, Philip Yancey, for your marvelous book!
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: An outstanding book. Helps the reader to imagine life in Jesus' time. Challenges you to see the human side of God in the flesh. Highly recommended for everyone. Believers will come away with a much better understanding of what God intended when he came and walked the earth as Christ. Non-believers will find it difficult to remain non-believers after reading this book. This is a book that you absolutely do not want to put down.
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