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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God (but were afraid to ask)

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I met Eric Metaxas a few weeks ago when he was speaking at a gathering at the Harvard Club in Midtown Manhattan. Imagine what it must have been like for a Yale graduate to stoop to having to speak at the Harvard Club!

How can I best describe Eric Metaxas to the readers of the White Rhino Report? Two things come to mind that I can share that may encapsulate the man and the myth that is Eric Metaxas. Picture George Stephanopoulos with a sense of humor, and you are on your way toward being able to envision Eric. Picture a speaker at the epicenter of a flurry of good-natured heckling remarks from the audience - remarks dealing humorously with epistemology (not usually a knee-slapping topic!)- and you will begin to understand Eric.

Eric is a communicator who wields humor deftly - like a surgeon with a scalpel - to cut to the heart of serious matters. He has written for The New York Times, the Atlantic Monthly and the children's video series, Veggie Tales. He has authored more than thirty children's books, and hosts the acclaimed speakers' series, "Socrates in the City."

In his new book, "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about God (But Were Afraid to Ask)," he does an excellent job of making complex spiritual issues both comprehensible and accessible. Using humor and a fast-moving Q&A format, he tackles in fresh ways many of the age-old questions about God, Jesus, religion, heaven and hell, angels and demons and a plethora of other pithy topics.

Eric and his editors wisely chose to format the book without using direct biblical quotations, but he provides the biblical references in the footnotes and appendix. He also leads readers who desire to dig more deeply into a question or a topic to other classic works of Christian apologetics (the art and science of defending one's faith) and inspiration - by authors such as C.S. Lewis, John Stott, Josh McDowell, Os Guinness and Chuck Colson.

This book makes a very good starting point for anyone asking deep questions about faith and spirituality, and is a nice addition to the library of anyone who takes seriously the challenge to share their faith with those who are seeking.

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Enjoy.

Al

An extremely well written book that gives one a basis for a better understanding of God. It has a very catchy and readable style. The humor may elicit some out loud laughs. It's thoughtful, doctrinal and practical all at the same time. A very difficult balance to attain. This is a great read for the serious theologian. It is also a great book for the person who doesn't know what they believe and are just seeking truth.
The line between deep theology and just plain fun can rarely live together between the same covers. When it happens we should get a case and pass them out in Central Park...or Kubul.

I picked up this book last night and immediately dove in. It's funny, enlightening, breezy and persuasive--the perfect thing for a believer to give his (her) semi- or un-believing girl (boy) friend. Reminds me of all the C.S. Lewis books I gave away to good-looking lasped Christian girls in college and grad school. I'll probably end up giving this one away, too--but not till I've finished reading it and enjoying it. An apologetics book that will slip past people's defenses and make them think. I recommend it highly.

This light-hearted and entertaining book is perfect for readers who are beginning their walk with Christ, and for those who are not yet "saved" but sense a God-shaped hole in their hearts. True Christians can feel comfortable sharing "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God (but were afraid to ask)" with fellow believers, and with those in their mission field.

Of course, Metaxas does not offer all of the answers here -- and there are many, many more questions. I, for one, hope more volumes will come, and more people will find themselves gently led to Jesus, thanks to Eric Metaxas. Bravo, brother.

In a world awash with Christian books trying to "checkmate" people into agreeing with Christian truth, Eric Metaxas' book is a wonderfully refreshing island of balance, humor, and sensibility. I cannot count how many times an average non-Christian or nominal Christian has asked me for a book recommendation to help them understand what Christianity is really all about. I have also lost count how many times I have given them some super-heady tome (for lack of options), only for them to come back to me and say that the book was too "top shelf" or too aggressive.

"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God (but were afraid to ask)" is a literal Godsend for precisely these kinds of situations. In a bright, non-threatening, and witty manner, Metaxas gives classic Christian answers to some really tough questions -- but in a way -- and this is key! -- that respects the reader as a friend and valued conversation partner.

This book is a rare find. Order a box of them and give them out as presents to your friends and family.

Don't let the title fool you! Eric's humor and wit will delight you and, perhaps, make you ponder the questions of life in new and meaningful way. He doesn't shy away from the big questions of life that everyone ponders...and that many in the university wax-on endlessly about...Along the way you may find yourself questioning some of your own ideas about God, the Bible and everyday Christians you meet on the street.

My husband and I buy this book in lots of ten to hand out to friends! It is definitely worth passing on and discussing among your pals. Or use it to pick up a few jokes to tell at a cocktail party...it'll certainly spark discussions.

Can't wait for MORE EVERYTHING... Eric makes difficult issues easy to understand and fun to sort out.

Excellent book, starts with basic questions one usually has about God and continues on, in an easy to understand fashion,to very deep aspects of believing in the triune God.
The author uses a logical question and answer format that is easy to digest and can be used whenever the reader has a few minutes to invest in his/her soul.

Simply enjoyable. As Christians we should never close ourselves to open opportunities to spread the gospel. A coffee table staple that catches the eye and sparks the curiousity (or hunger). Everyone should have at least one handy to give to someone who is questioning. It's great to send them home with something in their hands.

I have never written an Amazon review before, but this book requires it. It is fantastic for its humor and its insight--Metaxas is a comic and theological genius. Although the title may suggest the book may be light on substance, nothing could be further from the truth. Metaxas takes the tough questions and answers them without watering down the truth. He deserves 5 stars just for his boldness--this book alone could get him well down the road to a "Well done, good and faithful servant." Anyone who is not sure about God should buy a copy. Anyone who is sure should buy a whole box and give them out to friends or at church (or to friends at church).