The Jesus I Never Knew
by Philip Yancey
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Author: Philip YanceyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-02-01
ISBN: 031021923X
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Zondervan
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- ISBN13: 9780310219231
- Condition: New
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Book Review: "Human History Hung in the Balance"-Philip Yancey
Summary: 4 Stars
That statement is found in the fourth chapter entitled Temptation: Showdown in the Desert.
I read this book many years ago, and this chapter has stuck in my mind all those years. I loved how Yancey treats those few verses found in the gospels about Christ's temptation in the Judean desert which is just south of Jerusalem. He mentions that John Milton, in a sequel to Paradise Lost, saw the temptation rather than the crucifixion as Christ's most pivotal moment. As a christian myself, I think it is extremely critical to understand G_d's nature as opposed to satan's because it is written in 2 Corinthians 11:14 no wonder, for even satan disguises himself as an angel of light. The differences between satan and G_d are seen most clearly in the brief exchanges that occur between them found in Matthew 4:3-11, Mark 1:13, Luke 4:1-13. It's something to think about; Christ, the Creator of all created, would turn down fame (although He is pretty famous today), would turn down power, would turn down showmanship. Yancey phrases Christ's actions this way, borrowing Dostoyevsky's words from the Grand Inquisitor in Brothers Karamazov, He turned down "miracle, mystery, and authority."
And anyway, I've often reflected, why should G_d work miracles in front of people who won't believe, even if they are razzled and dazzled???
I personally prefer this book over What's So Amazing About Grace, maybe because I've heard so much on the subject of grace, that not much is new to me. Also, it's always a good exercise to reflect on who Jesus really is, to reflect on His teachings, His life.
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