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A Doubter's Guide to Jesus

By: John Dickson
Narrated by: Van Tracy
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Who was Jesus?

Historical sources portray a person who was complex, multi-layered, and often contradictory to the tidy portrait that much of modern Christianity paints him as. Even the gospel accounts render him as both judge and healer, teacher and temple, servant and savior.

A Doubter's Guide to Jesus is a persuasive and often challenging investigation into the historical figure found in the earliest sources. These sources, which include references both direct and indirect - from Roman, Jewish, and Christian accounts - offer us more than simple evidence that Jesus existed; they begin to form a picture that is both deeply credible and profoundly counterintuitive.

Each section explores the evidence for a different aspect of the most influential figure in human history, exploring:

  • His words and their impact
  • The scandal of his social life
  • His preference for the poor and lowly
  • The meaning of his death and influence of his promises

The goal is not to turn Jesus into something neater, more systematic and digestible; but to see him more clearly as someone who stretches our imaginations, confronts our beliefs, and challenges our lifestyles.

After two millennia of spiritual devotion and more than two centuries of modern critical research, we still cannot fit Jesus into a box - and this is as challenging as it is deeply compelling.

©2018 John Dickson (P)2018 Zondervan
Bible Study Bibles & Bible Study Biblical History & Culture Christianity Christology History New Testament Theology
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I have much respect for the author and have heard him speak several times. Judging by the title, I didn’t expect this book to be quite as scholarly in tone. Parts of it were repetitive, although it would probably spur a lot of good discussion as a college textbook. I’m not sorry I read it; I just expected something different.

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I loved this book. The author is very clear and objective. I'm sure you will learn something new, or at least have your view expanded on some topics. If you wish to know more about the historical Jesus, this book is for you.

Sober, deep and honest!

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Great information in this book, things I had not heard or read before. The narrator is excellent and easy to listen to. I am looking forward to listening to the entire book again.

Great information!

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John Dickson gives an excellent summary of the Christian faith. Suitable for Christians learning what Christianity really is and for seekers wanting to know more.

excellent summary of Christian faith

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This book is packed with truth and information, and it's thorough in its citations. It can be a tad dry at times given its somewhat academic nature, but it's well worth the read.

Packed with Truth & Information

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Whilst this book is truly fascinating and informative to an accessible degree, the narrator certainly lets the team down with very crucial mispronunciations; from historical figures to locations. For me as a listener, this was distracting.
Otherwise a great book and worthwhile for anyone wanting the history of Jesus and the New Testament.

Informative, as hoped for

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I LOVE his approach, flow, clarity, and use of various sources. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

FANTASTIC!!!

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