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Summary: wow!
Review: This book was given to me by my aunt who thought that I would enjoy it. I really didnt think that I would but I did! What an amazing look into the religiosity we know see that mirrors what Jesus saw in his day. I like how Girzone made Joshua so much like Jesus so we could see a contemporary portrait of Him.I like how it made me question my beliefs and the doctrines/teachings that I follow and why I follow them. Is it because I just do my routine for religion? or is there more to it. This book was a very good one and i would recomend to anyone with an interest in reading.
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Summary: Great book
Review: Joshua was a great book simply because of the well meaning message that if some of the ritual and fanfare were taken out of religion and we could realize how similar we are things would be better in this world. The writing style is simplistic and easy to understand and should be a wonderful book for new Christians. The message of huminity and simplicity is a good one even if the meathods for getting the message across are a tad rash. I loved the book. I feel it was written to shake things up and juding by the reviews just on this page it has done a very good job. This one is a must read people I do have several problems with the book however 1. Did the author have to make ALL of the clergy in this book regardless of denomination totally clueless? I mean what are these guys supposed to be idiots? Weren't they just a little bit too stupid not to see the truth that was staring at them dead in the face?
2. The Author has to say again and again what a great guy Josh is like its some profound thing. Well anyone who knows how Josh is supposed to be/represent already is aware of most of the facts that the author is trying to present so why keep repeating yourself?
3. The Catholic Bashing: I am not a Catholic, but if I were I would be greatly offended at the pretrial of every clergymen in this book as narrow minded, theologically blind, calculating and superficial(expect for one or two). I know there are supposed to be bad guys in every book but did they all have to lumped into one category?
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Summary: Be of an open mind....
Review: Although I am only about half way done, I must say that I love this book. But, and a big BUT here, this book will make you question your faith, not in God, but in your beliefs and their structure. This is not for the fainthearted. This book will bring you to tears in that we, the people living today, are not that far removed from the Jews/Romans/Pagans of Jesus' time. There are good and bad in all. Pilate's wife became one of the followers of Christ and begged Pontius not to act. Nicodemus was one of the Jews in charge, but was Jesus' friend. So, what would happen if Jesus plunked himself down in your neighborhood? How many would accept him? How would your area be torn apart? Look at the fight going on now in Alabama over the 10 Commandments..the only religion that is winning is the Atheist...so 1% dictates..just like 2000 years ago. And we believe we are better off than then? Ha! Nice try.
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Summary: ?
Review: Do we really need another religious book? The answer is apparently yes when this was released and kids were forced to read it at school making them want to pry their eyes out and eat them because that might be more fun than reading this book.
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Summary: Makes You Think
Review: A friend of mine gave me her copy of this book to read and I was not disappointed at all. It had me in deep thought. I normally do not read religious novels, but I must say this was a great book. It was so good, that I purchased a copy and sent to another girlfriend to read. This book will not disappoint you what-so-ever.
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Summary: Very thought provoking
Review: Excellent book that captures the essence of Christianity. I bet the author, Joseph Girzone, has become very unpopular with the Catholic church after publishing this book.
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Summary: A simple message that should be listened to more........
Review: JOSHUA is a "what if" type story: What if Jesus came back today? Would he be disappointed in this fast paced world that we have become? Would He still love us unconditionally? Nay to the first question and aye to the second. Father Girzone writes a nice little parable with plenty of thought-provoking speeches from Joshua. The movie version was good too but it left out alot of events from the book and made up others. Still the book and DVD are inspiring.
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Summary: Very Good!
Review: I have just completed reading the Bible as part of a 3-page a day quest. This book helped to make sense of that endeavor. It is the story of Jesus coming back in the 20th Century. The writing wasn't the best and the editing left much to be desired with many errors, but the story was very powerful and I would suggest it to those young and old alike.
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Summary: Joshua
Review: This book was theologically flawed. I think that some people could be led astray if they think that somehow truth is being taught. I find it to be destructive.
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Summary: Interesting concept but flawed execution
Review: This book has a lot of good ideas regarding religion but the writing is absolutely terrible - it's sometimes hard to figure out who is doing what to who. If you're just looking for some thought-provoking ideas, then this book may fit the bill, but in general, save your money and get it in from the library if you really need to read it.
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