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From His astonishing claims to His spirit of self-sacrifice; from His proclamation of God's lavish generosity to His call to radical discipleship, Jesus is an extraordinary figure who still captivates the attention of a high powered, high-tech and highly skeptical world. Whether the story of Jesus is familiar or new, author Thomas Jones sweeps the reader along from the humble ebb of His birth to the surging crescendo of His resurrection.
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"An introduction appropriate for newcomers as well as those familiar with the teachings of Jesus, this exploration of his life and words is helpful without being preachy and extreme. For those struggling with the challenges of 21st-century lifeùnew kinds of war, shaky stock markets, a scarcity of jobsùthis book encourages readers to look to Jesus to bring focus to their lives. Emerging in the four Gospels as a man who was supremely confident about who he was and what he wanted to accomplish, Jesus had a radical humility both toward God and toward mankind. The text explores Jesus' radical call to commitment and the understanding that it can only be accepted in the context of GodÆs extravagant generosity. This generous and challenging portrayal is unveiled in such a way as to inspire people to know him more intimately."
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