Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God: Jesus Ed.: But Were Afraid to Ask [Kindle Edition]

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We all have questions about Jesus, but very few of us get the answers we're looking for--if the answers even exist! New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas understands how hard it can be to get hard truths, which is why he wrote this hilarious, entertaining guide to the most influential individual to have ever lived on the face of the earth. Like his previous books in this style, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About God is a book that takes questions about the Son of God seriously enough to get silly--where appropriate. Metaxas covers questions about Jesus' life (Did he live at all?), his death, (If he truly was the Son of God, why did he have to die?), his resurrection, (Did Jesus really come back after death?), and much more. Apologetics has never been so much fun!

Editorial Reviews

Review

How anyone writes a book on God that reads like a can’t-put-it-down thriller is a miracle itself. Metaxas doesn’t just knock my socks off—he knocks my robe off!
JUDGE JEANINE PIRRO
Former Westchester County D.A., host of the nationally syndicated Judge Jeanine Pirro television program

 

 

 

Quick, witty, engaging and often profound . . . vintage Metaxas. Good and profitable reading.
CHUCK COLSON
Founder of Prison Fellowship, Author of How Now Shall We Live

 

The difficulty is not to gush. Eric has written a wise, funny, and disarming book, one that will, I’m sure, be handed around dorms, churches and anywhere smart, curious people (both believers and unbelievers) can get their hands on it.
TIM KELLER
Author of the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God

Finally, a book of apologetics that you can give to your friends without cringing!
LAUREN WINNER
Author of Girl Meets God

An excellent primer on the most important questions of life, engagingly presented in question-and-answer format. A timely and useful book for a searching, spiritually hungry America.
GEORGE GALLUP, JR.
Founding Chairman of the George H. Gallup International Institute

From the Back Cover

You don’t often hear “Buddha!” or “Muhammad!” or “Confucius!” when someone is really steamed. Why? What about Jesus is so provocative that people yell His name when they hammer their thumbs or ding their bumpers? What makes Jesus so intriguing, so disturbing, that we’re still talking about Him more than 2,000 years after He rocked the Sanhedrin? (Not sure what the Sanhedrin is? Not to worry. See inside.) New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas thinks that life’s most important questions are best answered honestly, thoughtfully and with a generous helping of levity. So if you’ve got questions about Jesus (was He real?), His death (why did He die?), His teachings (what’s with all the stories?) or the resurrection (seriously?), then crack open this book and start your inquiry.

 

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Product Details

• File Size: 1416 KB
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0830746153
• Publisher: Baker Books (January 14, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00LA9FH3K
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray:
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• Word Wise: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,286 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Mini-Review: June 6, 2006

By Alan L. Chase VINE VOICE

Format:Paperback

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.

I encourage you to visit Eric's website: [...]

Enjoy.

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "EVERYTHING" About Jesus? Well...Let's Say "A LOT". And It's Pretty Funny. February 18, 2010

By Daniel L. Marler

Format:Hardcover|Verified Purchase

Eric Metaxas deals with the subject of apologetics in a light-hearted, witty, engaging manner. He utilizes a question and answer format that gives the book a conversational feel. It's a fast-paced type of Q&A style that goes back and forth frequently and it helps the reading move along quickly. A "Publishers Weekly" review describes Metaxas as a humor writer and some of the humor in the book almost borders on being silly. I don't mean that in a disparaging way, it's funny. Really. But it's right there on the edge, sometimes, where it's almost downright silly. I like it...but then again, sometimes I border on being silly, too.

I mention these issues regarding the overall tone of the book because I think of "apologetics" as a blend of theology, philosophy and history, and these are not subjects that one typically breezes through quickly when reading. So, this approach to the subject would, presumably, be very effective for many people, but particularly, for those who have not done a lot of prior reading in this field of study.

This is the "Jesus Edition" of "Everything You Always Wanted To Know..." it is part of an "Everything You Always Wanted To Know..." series. Admittedly, this is not a deep, scholarly treatment of the subject of Jesus--you can tell by looking at the cover of the book--but it's substantive enough to be of value and to offer answers to genuine questions. It even has some moments of profundity.

I know, I've suggested that this book can be both "silly" and "profound". Hey, I think it pulls it off.

From now on, when I'm dealing with people who ask me to recommend a book on the subject of "apologetics"--even though they may not actually know that "apologetics" is the word that describes what it is they are looking for--this is going to be one of the books I will recommend.

Dan Marler
Oak Lawn, IL

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Making God Relevant with a touch of humor March 25, 2006

By Richard Teeters

Format:Paperback

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.

43 of 51 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars C.S. Lewis for the ipod Era October 18, 2005

By John Zmirak

Format:Paperback

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.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read March 22, 2010

By Patti Chadwick VINE VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Though this is a fairly comprehensive book on all things Jesus, it is not at all daunting. The author uses a conversational style that pulls you in and helps you move quickly through the book. This book looks at some of the tough questions about Jesus and he answers honestly and uses humor very effectively. It's not a scholarly work, but isn't meant to be so. It is written for the everyday Joe in a language all can understand. I think he did a great job.