Life of Christ by Fulton J. Sheen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Life of Christ
Book Review: A Revelation
Summary: 5 Stars
"Life of Christ" is an extraordinary achievement on the part of one of the Church's truly great (and, I have no doubt, inspired) theologians. Outside of a mere handful (including the Holy Father himself and Father George Rutler), no one today can be even remotely compared to Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. This is hardly surprising, given the number of politicians, managers, and blatant dissidents within the Church's current hierarchy.I can't laud this orthodox book highly enough. It's beautifully written, remarkably incisive, and provokes thought, while engendering spiritual fervor. To be sure, the book is a bit long and occasionally redundant. There are only two significant negatives, however, neither of which is Archbishop Sheen's fault or responsibility. First, the cover art. Of all the magnificent and inspiring artistic depictions of Christ Crucified, why the editors selected a flat and ugly painting by the empty Salvador Dali is quite a mystery. Second, and more importantly, the biblical quotations are from "The New English Bible" (an awful and mundane translation). I have no doubt that the original edition of this book contained quotes from THE Bible -- the Douay-Rheims.
The bottom line? This is an outstanding book, which needs to be read today even more than when it first appeared.
Book Review: A String of Pearls...
Summary: 5 Stars
Maybe you are of an age that you remember when the Venerable Bishop Sheen was on the television? I am not one of those people. Maybe you know about Bishop Sheen being an "old" preacher, and maybe that concerns you? It concerned me. But under the guidance of someone I trust I purchased this book 3 years ago and read it.
It is a string of perfect pearls!
Each chapter deals with one section of the life of Jesus Christ and is filled with not just biblical references but with insights from Sheen that could only come from a deep, DEEP love for Christ. A deep understanding of history, and deep understanding of scripture.
When you look for a good book to read on the life of Christ, don't let your reservation (or prejudice) about the authors location in history bother you. My prejudice was, Bishop Sheen was a man of the 50's and couldn't speak to me on a level I could be engaged. I was wrong. I am a woman of the 90's and I do not have a college degree, but I have a solid high school education. Sheen is a man of "letters" and that also frightened me. I promise you, don't let it frighten you.
His method of dealing with his subject is so clear and enlightening, it feels like having the cobwebs and dust removed from an abandoned building. Sheen turns on the light!
One of my favourite parts of this book is when he deals with the "Woman at the well." There is just so much there that after you read this chapter, you'll be as excited as the woman was when she ran back into town shouting to anyone who would listen "Come and see a man who told me everything about myself.."
Bishop Sheen loves Christ, if you are looking for help in meditating on scripture. You will find that help here. I challenge you to learn about the "Life of Christ"
Book Review: A beautiful and thought provoking meditation on Christ
Summary: 5 Stars
I found it hard to read this book for long stretches at a time. Not because it was boring, far from it, rather because the chapters were so chock full of wisdom and insight that I could only handle small portions. This is truly a rich and nourishing read.
Fulton Sheen doesn't add anything to the story of the Life of Christ, rather he unpacks what is already there. He sheds light on the symbolism of actions, words, and objects found throughout the Gospels. This coupled with Sheen's writing style really connect the reader with the events of the gospels and bring them to life.
I don't recommend this as a book for a plane ride, rather as a book which you have the time to slowly digest and ponder over. It's a wonderful read!
Book Review: A great work for the life of OUR LORD
Summary: 5 Stars
The author has very skilfully integrated most of the details from the Gospels and turn them into a highly readable manner for anyone who is seeking to know Our Lord more intimately.Coming from chinese background. The author seems to have some misunderstanding about confucious. Confucionism is a physolophy and a learning and not a religion in a strict sense. Confucious last name is Yau and his other names are Chung Lei.Yau Chung Lei is his full name. During his lifetime, he never proclaims that he is God messenger or prophet or any kind.He is just a phylosopher and a teacher.The worshipiing of confucious came about when the chinese people went a step beyond honoring and respecting him into vunerating him as God like figure.
Book Review: A must read - twice!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to really understand Jesus, this is the place to find the answers. Don't let the Catholicity of the book put you off, this book ties a perfect bow between the old and new testaments and is better than 90% "generic" Christian. You'll understand how not even the slightest sigh He made was unintentional. It's an insight into the mind of Jesus, and when done with this, you'll understand both Jesus the Man and Jesus the Deity better. When I finished this, I began from page one again. Bishop Sheen also has a writing style that draws you in and keeps you looking for more, mixed with a simplcity that won't lose you either in word or concept. I am now looking for more by Bishop Sheen.