Jesus
By Paul Johnson
- Release Date: 2010-03-04
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
From the bestselling author and acclaimed historian, a powerful portrayal of the life of Jesus
Is Jesus relevant to us today? Few figures have had such an influence on history as Jesus of Nazareth. His teachings have inspired discussion, arguments, even war, and yet few have ever held forth as movingly on the need for peace, forgiveness, and mercy. Paul Johnson's brilliant reading offers readers a lively biography of the man who inspired one of the world's great religions and whose lessons still guide us in current times.
Johnson's magisterial and revered book A History of Christianity is a masterpiece of historical writing on religion; and in his new book he returns to focus on a central figure in one of the world's dominant religions. Johnson's intelligent and conversational style, as well as his ability to distill complex subjects into succinct, highly readable works, make this book the ideal match of a major historian with a major subject. The result is an accessible biography and an insightful analysis of how Jesus is important in the present era.
Reviews
Outstanding
4By Emmet AloysiusA very readable account of the life of Jesus of Nazareth with special insights and succinctness from Johnson, an excellent historian....EAFGreat book
5By Elijah GGreat and simple biography on who Jesus is and was. I wanted to read this before I started the new testament this year just as a good study piece. After reading this book I feel better prepared. Great and simple is the word. Pass this book along to anyone who needs to know Jesus and needs a simple guide book.Enjoyable and refreshing
5By BusinessUser2As Christian who reads the bible, i found this book very enjoyable to read. The author takes a very thoughtful approach to how he describes Jesus and the other people that were a part of Jesus's life. I found it to be a refreshing yet factual review of his adult life and recommend it to anyone seeking to learn more about Jesus. I didn't want it to end.Jesus
4By Vegas JazExcellent book that harmonizes the Gospels into a single chronological narrative.