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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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