The Jesus I Never Knew, (Paperback)

from Donna828

Yancey, who wrote this book as a journalist and not as a Bible scholar, is not afraid to express his doubts. He writes about a Jesus who is never boring or predictable. I liked the way he approached the question of who Jesus was. His low-key rational appeal is probably more effective to someone n...

from rybeewoods

What I love about Yancey is that he takes you on a journey, his journey. This book is killer, with wonderful insights into who Jesus was. Priceless.

from SueinCyprus

A very readable book, exploring the reality of the life of Jesus Christ. Cultural contexts and examination of the writings of the Gospels are given, in a clear and well-explained format. The author tries to put aside his preconceived and culturally inappropriate ideas of Jesus, examining the gosp...

from Amy.Scott

Easter was such an appropriate day to finish reading this book! Yancey doesn't shy away from mystery and apparent contradiction. He stays true to the context of Jesus' life and expands on what it all means for those of us who believe.

from gdill

This book has helped me gain a better understanding of who Jesus really is void of any preconceived notions. I too have struggled with who exactly Jesus is. Yes, I know He is the Son of God and yes, I know He died on the cross for my sins. But, in His humanity how does He relate to me? Through th...