Original Jesus: What He Really Did and Why It Really Matters

Laferton, Carl

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Good teacher...or intolerant judge...or children's story...Who is Jesus?

This is a book about Original Jesus—the one who actually lived in human history. The one who often gets hidden behind all the other versions of Jesus we're offered. The Jesus who is controversial, compassionate, sometimes uncomfortable, often unpredictable... and completely real.

This short, lively book explains why the original Jesus really matters to you—how his life can transform your world, your hopes and your future.

Short, funny, friendly and easy–to–read, Original Jesus looks at seven episodes in Jesus' life from the Gospel of Luke, and explains the central gospel message. Perfect for giving away to unbelieving family and friends, whatever their view of Jesus, and for handing out at church outreach events.

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  • Cover Type
    Paperback
  • ISBN
    9781909559837
  • Page Count
    63
  • Publisher
    Good Book Company
  • Publication Date
    March 2014

Endorsements (10)

“The real Jesus is so much more compelling than the various Jesus characters of our imaginations. This superb book will introduce you to Original Jesus—do yourself a favor, open it up, and get to know him.”

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Dave McDonald

ACT Brumbies Rugby Union Squad Chaplain

“Christianity is about Jesus Christ, and this wonderful book shows why he is worth thinking about and getting to know. The genius of this book is that it isnt about who we might think Jesus is —its about who he really is.”

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Tim Hanson

co–chair, Passion for Life

“This is a gem of a book. Carl takes us back through the gospels to remind us of who Jesus really is: a person, not a sketch, who transforms those he meets. Deep theology, simply put.”

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Emma Scrivener

blogger, author, A New Name

“The real Jesus is more compelling, unpredictable, and life–changing than the image of him we tend to have in our heads. This engaging, witty and punchy book shows why.”

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Sam Alberry

Pastor, author, Lifted and Connected

“Laferton simply and attractively walks through Luke's Gospel and in a simple, interesting and relevant way speaks into our culture, which increasingly thinks it's OK for the individual to invent their own view of Jesus. This is a book worth anyones time. I loved reading it, and I'd love my friends to read it.”

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Rico Tice

“Our culture loves to reinvent Jesus in its own image. This tremendous book gives us a strong and thrilling dose of reality.”

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Jared Wilson

pastor, blogger and author of Gospel Wakefulness and Your Jesus is Too Safe

“Excellent. Carl's lively and engaging style makes the gospel of Jesus, and everyone's need for him, explicitly clear. This is a great introduction to the true Jesus.”

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Gavin Peacock

UK soccer Premier League, former Chelsea midfielder

“In this clearly written volume, Carl provides a succinct and sincere presentation of the gospel for those willing to challenge their own presuppositions about Jesus. Here is a reliable guide to discovering that the Original Jesus is far more powerful, far more radical, and far more gracious than we have ever allowed him to be.”

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Stephen T. Um

senior minister, Citylife Presbyterian Church, Boston, MA; president, Center for Gospel Culture; author, Why Cities Matter

“Like a friend, this book helps sort through the question of who Jesus is. It points to the original Jesus in a lively and conversational way, so that we interact with voices all around but hear, finally, the words of Jesus himself. This book is like the best kind of friend, bringing us to meet Jesus.”

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Kathleen Nielson

author, speaker, Director of Womens Initiatives, TGC

“Brilliant. Quick, easy, and to the point, Original Jesus unmasks the frauds and presents the real thing.”

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Josh Moody

Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton

About the Author

Carl Laferton is Senior Editor at The Good Book Co., and author of Real Men, Good Question and the Promises Kept Good Book Guide. He has a degree in History from Oxford University. Before joining TGBC, he worked as a journalist, a teacher, and pastored a congregation in Hull. Carl is married to Lizzie and they have a young son, Benjamin.

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Original Jesus: What He Really Did and Why It Really Matters

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Good teacher...or intolerant judge...or children's story...Who is Jesus?

This is a book about Original Jesus—the one who actually lived in human history. The one who often gets hidden behind all the other versions of Jesus we're offered. The Jesus who is controversial, compassionate, sometimes uncomfortable, often unpredictable... and completely real.

This short, lively book explains why the original Jesus really matters to you—how his life can transform your world, your hopes and your future.

Short, funny, friendly and easy–to–read, Original Jesus looks at seven episodes in Jesus' life from the Gospel of Luke, and explains the central gospel message. Perfect for giving away to unbelieving family and friends, whatever their view of Jesus, and for handing out at church outreach events.

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