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The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century context—and work out from there.
Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in other ways, upend it altogether.
Award-winning author Mark Clark delves into the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge of discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they did happen) actually mean.
Mark is unafraid to tackle questions such as:
- What would first-century Jews have immediately recognized about Jesus that modern Christians often miss?
- What do the Gospels accomplish, and can we trust them?
- Is there a problem with science and Jesus' miracles?
- What are the barriers stopping people from following him?
- And what is Christianity in light of an accurate portrayal of the object of its faith?
The Problem of Jesus engages with ideas from all realms of study: from Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson to historians, scientists, and philosophers; from NT Wright to CS Lewis; from Star Wars to Pretty Woman —all unite to form a breathtaking and accurate portrait of Jesus, the man, the message, and the mission, who forever altered the course of human history.
"As a former atheist, I would call this book philosophical dynamite ...The Problem of Jesus will take your thinking about Jesus—and your relationship with him—to whole new levels." —Pastor and author, Ray Johnston.
Author: Mark Clark
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The modern world represents Jesus in many ways and for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we must see him in his first century context and go from there.
Here is a portrait of Jesus that, in one way, will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him… and, in another way, completely turn it on its head.
Award-winning author Mark Clark examines the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge to discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they happened). actually mean.
Mark is not afraid to address questions such as:
- What would first-century Jews have immediately recognized about Jesus that modern Christians often forget?
- What do the Gospels accomplish and can we trust them?
- Is there anything wrong with science and the miracles of Jesus?
- What are the obstacles that prevent people from following him?
- And what is Christianity in the light of a precise representation of the object of one's faith?
The Jesus Problem draws on ideas from all fields of study: from Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson to historians, scientists, and philosophers; from NT Wright to CS Lewis; from Star Wars to Pretty Woman, all come together to form a stunning and accurate portrait of Jesus, the man, the message and the mission, who forever changed the course of human history.
“As a former atheist, I would call this book philosophical dynamite...The Jesus Problem will take your thinking about Jesus – and your relationship with him – to whole new levels.” —Pastor and author, Ray Johnston.
Author: Mark Clark
ISBN: 9780310108306