The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey
The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey
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The Jesus I Never Knew
Revealing What 2,000 Years of History Have Covered Up

Author: Philip Yancey

Narrator: Bill Richards

Unabridged: 9 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 11/19/2003


Synopsis

How 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.From 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.In The Jesus I Never Knew, Yancey:Cuts through existing views and preconceptions of Jesus, citing experts from church history, modern history, and popular cultureDiscusses how different people and cultures view JesusDissects popular quotes about JesusPoints us back to the BibleThe 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.Praise for The Jesus I Never Knew:"This 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."--Lewis B. Smedes, Senior Professor, Fuller Seminary"Philip 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."--Elisa Morgan, President Emerita, MOPS International

About Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey previously served as editor-at-large for Christianity Today magazine. He has written thirteen Gold Medallion Award-winning books and won two ECPA Book of the Year awards, for What's So Amazing About Grace? and The Jesus I Never Knew. Four of his books have sold over one million copies. He lives with his wife in Colorado. Learn more at philipyancey.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by RE

Every now and then, a book comes along that rightfully lays claim to the feat of changing your life. And this one most certainly did. More specifically, it changed my devotional life, such that my bible reading experience has been richer ever since. You see, I've been reading the Bible since before I......more

Goodreads review by Bill

A very fresh look at Jesus - that is, no sign of all the preconceptions we usually have. Informative historical context, insightful commentary on our culture's interaction with the Jesus of the gospels and quite a humble writing style - Yancey seems willing to let Jesus speak to himself, and thus to......more

Goodreads review by Eliza

Now this is a book that simply leaves you speechless. Its deep, clear, inspired message disarms you, and pulls away any sort of misconception you may have over The One who claims to be The Son of God. I just feel that my words to describe this book would somehow harm what this book really is, so one......more

Goodreads review by Cindy

I've been reading Philip Yancey since I thought of him and Stephen Lawhead as my wise older brothers or youth leaders when they wrote for Campus Life magazine in the 1970s. Yancey's work on prayer has been an occasional dip-in-and-contemplate book in my nightstand, and I love his friendly style and......more


Awards

  • Christian Book of the Year
  • Christian Book Award Winner
  • Book of the Year - Christianity Today