Average Rating:  out of 29 Reviews
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Price: $19.99
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Manufacturer: Crossway Books
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EAN (European Article Number): 9781581349757
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Gerry Breshears::Mark Driscoll
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Publisher: Crossway Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 232
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Publication Date: 2008-02-29
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: Some two thousand years after he walked the earth, Jesus Christ is still a hot topic. And for all the ridiculous, twisted, Da Vinci Code-esque conspiracy theories and lies about Jesus that have permeated popular culture and even the academy over the years, the truth about his character, nature, and work has not changed. So what exactly is the truth about Jesus Christ?
That's the question the authors of Vintage Jesus seek to answer by breaking it down into a number of sub-questions about Jesus, including Is Jesus the only God? Why did Jesus come to earth? Did Jesus rise from death? Why should we worship Jesus? and others.
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Review Summary: Great overview... |
Date: 2008-02-19 |
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Details: This book was definitely different than Mark's previous works. This was Mark's chance to just tell it how he sees it through the Word of God. In just 233 pages Mark and Gerry do their best to give the reader a better or a more refreshing look at who Jesus truly was, is, and is to come and how this should affect our lives.
The basic set up of the book is one of my favorites that I have ever seen. Mark answers a specific question to fill up each chapter (i.e. Is Jesus the Only God?) and then after answering the question, filled with biblical quotes and references, then goes on to answer common objections (usually 3 or 4 questions) at the end of each chapter (i.e. Does the Bible clearly say that Jesus is God?). This was very well thought out and done very well, to help engage the reader to what they might be thinking as possible objections to the original question posed in each chapter.
If you are used to Mark and his preaching this book will be nothing surprising or different than how he preaches every week. If you are not used to it, you might have some initial objections if you are "churchy" or might be surprised to hear such a down to earth approach to theology if you haven't grown up in church. But, I will tell you from experience, once you listen to what Mark has to say, he will allow you to see what Christ's mission truly was and continues to be in our daily lives.
Vintage Jesus tries to tackle a lot of subjects in a smaller book (233 pages), but does a great job of giving the reader something to grasp and look into further study without overloading them with content. I personally enjoyed the book and thought it was a good reminder and add on to Mark's preaching series that bears the same title.
This is a great book to give to someone who is unfamiliar with Jesus and is also filled with great material for those that have leaned too much on traditional views or legalistic ones of Christ. Mark brings every question back to the Word and challenges the readers to do the same.
The book is filled with humor and Mark really just "brings it" and because of this, like usual, he will have some haters that will say that he is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Which would make me laugh if they weren't so serious about it. I do laugh though everytime Mark describes these kinds of guys...cause I used to be one of them...Anyways...great book and look forward to the next title in October. Highly Recommended
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Review Summary: Vintage Jesus |
Date: 2008-05-02 |
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Details: Vintage Jesus is a great summary to many questions being asked today. It covers a wide range of topics from the virgin birth to where is Jesus today. It gives answers for those wanting to understand the nature of who Jesus really is, and gives clarification to those who want to understand Him better. The book has a chapter dedicated to each question, with sort of a FAQ section at the end of each chapter. Driscoll describes many of the competing views of Jesus in the midst of explaining Him for a biblical perspective. It is a great book I would highly recommend that is very informative and very funny at times. |
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Review Summary: Jesus Rules. |
Date: 2008-03-05 |
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Details: I love Jesus. Mark Driscoll helps me love Jesus more. Nothin' but love here. That about sums it up for me. |
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Review Summary: Go Buy Four Copies |
Date: 2008-03-14 |
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Details: First off, I hate giving 5 star reviews. Seems like 99% of the Amazon reviewers give five stars (likely because they bought a book, and as a human being, they need to justify the purchase by giving a glowing review).
That being said, I'm giving Vintage Jesus 5 big ones.
It's very difficult to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 2008. Yet, as a Christian, I am charged with sharing this gospel.
"Vintage Jesus" provides me with the tools to help do so.
Author Mark Driscoll provides frank answers to very difficult questions about the deity of Jesus, his humanness, his abilities.
Vintage Jesus is not a dry Sunday sermon - but rather a droll biblical account of who Jesus was and is.
His book provides a thoughtful, forceful and thoroughly referenced telling of Jesus.
It's written so well, I'm buying four copies and giving them as gifts next week for Easter. |
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Review Summary: Vintage Jesus Rocks! |
Date: 2008-04-28 |
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Details: This book is a great resource to have. Driscoll is able to apply apologetic truths about Jesus to our everyday life. |
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