The Jesus I Never Knew - Philip Yancey

In this fresh look at Jesus' family, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection, Yancey helps readers put aside preconceptions and discover a Master who is far more than many have ever imagined--more disturbing, more comforting, and infinitely more satisfying. \n \nHow does the Jesus of the New Testament compare to the Jesus we think we know so well? Join bestselling author Philip Yancey as he conducts an enlightening biblical and historical investigation into the real Jesus.\n \nFrom the manger in Bethlehem to the cross in Jerusalem, Philip 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.\n \nIn The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey: \n \n- Cuts through existing views and preconceptions of Jesus, citing experts from church history, modern history, and popular culture \n- Discusses how different people and cultures view Jesus \n- Dissects popular quotes about Jesus \n- Points us back to the Bible \nThe Jesus I Never Knew will engage your heart, mind, emotions, and senses, preparing you for a new, life-changing encounter with the real Jesus described in the Gospels.\n \nPraise for The Jesus I Never Knew: \n \nThis is the best book about Jesus I have ever read, probably the best book about Jesus in the whole century. Yancey gently took away my blinders and blazed the trail through my own doubting fears, pious know-it-all, and critical balderdash until I saw the Savior anew and thought I heard him ask me, 'Now whom do you say that I am?' and I understood the question as I never had before.\n \n--Lewis B. Smedes, Senior Professor, Fuller Seminary\n \nPhilip Yancey takes the reader with him on his very personal journey to Jesus. In The Jesus I Never Knew, I became convinced that the Jesus I met--in some ways for the first time--has known me all along. This book is destined to become a favorite--to recommend to those still seeking Jesus and to pass along to those who've met him, but long to know him more.\n \n--Elisa Morgan, President Emerita, MOPS International\n