Books like The Jesus I never knew by Philip Yancey

C.S. Lewis’ radio talks, later published as three books, are compiled in "Mere Christianity," a clear apologia that explores core Christian beliefs and ethics across denominations.

A reflective meditation on grace that encourages believers to embrace God’s fierce, unconditional love, freeing them from self‑judgment and inviting them into the warmth of the "Ragamuffin Gospel."

Marcus J. Borg examines how modern historical research on Jesus can inform a living, critical faith, inviting believers and skeptics alike to encounter Jesus anew.

Jesus Wars reveals how official, orthodox teaching about Jesus was the product of political maneuvers by a handful of key characters in the fifth century. Jenkins argues that were it not for these controversies, the papacy as we know it would never have come into existence and that today's church could be teaching some-thing very different about Jesus. It is only an accident of history that one group of Roman emperors and militia-wielding bishops defeated another faction.Christianity claims that Jesus was, somehow, both human and divine. But the Bible is anything but clear about Jesus's true identity. In fact, a wide range of opinions and beliefs about Jesus circulated in the church for four hundred years until allied factions of Roman royalty and church leaders burned cities and killed thousands of people in an unprecedented effort to stamp out heresy.Jenkins recounts the fascinating, violent story of the church's fifth-century battles over "right belief" that had a far greater impact on the future of Christianity and the world than the much-touted Council of Nicea convened by Constantine a century before.

Lee Strobel guides readers on a rigorous investigation into the evidence for Jesus as the Son of God, challenging scholars and examining historical, textual, and scientific arguments.

"I left Jesus to search for the Tao when I was sixteen," writes Kenneth Leong. "Now I am forty and realize that I could have found the Tao in Jesus." This is an intriguing book that reveals how Zen philosophy parallels the core message of the gospel. It is the spiritual side of Zen, the art to trust and accept life that coincides with the core of the Gospel message. For power, dogma and doctrine were not Jesus' passion, but the mystery of life and the possibility of love. Sometimes people have overlooked the joy, the humor and the depth of Jesus' teachings—often because they could not surmount the narrow confines of openness to the scripture's power to transform our lives.

Discover how Jesus’ teachings align with modern psychology, offering practical guidance for understanding people and knowing yourself.

"In The Changing Faces of Jesus world renowned scholar Geza Vermes explores the New Testament writings about Jesus that have subsequently defined two millennia of Christian belief, worship and speculation. With unique authority and insight, Vermes treats these early accounts as an authentic part of the first-century Jewish world, and so transforms our understanding of Jesus."--BOOK JACKET.

Marcus J. Borg revisits his 1987 work to present a historically grounded, morally visionary portrait of Jesus that challenges traditional doctrines while remaining relevant to contemporary seekers.