His Name is Jesus: The Promise of God's Love Fulfilled [Hardcover]

Max Lucado (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2009

Max Lucado's first book that journeys from the birth of Christ to His resurrection.

Drawing from his classic writing on Jesus combined with new reflections and breathtaking art, Max Lucado again opens our eyes-and hearts-to the life and work of the Savior in a way that will change lives forever.  "Jesus was, at once, common and not; alternately normal and heroic. One minute blending in with the domino players in the park, the next commanding the hell out of madmen, disease out of the dying, and death out of the dead."  Who was this man who spoke as easily with kids and fishermen as widows and waves? It is the question that has echoed down through the centuries to us today, and here is a visually stunning book that answers aspects of that question.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1404186735
• ISBN-13: 978-1404186736
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In just under two decades of writing, Max Lucado has accomplished more than most writers hope for in a lifetime. Most of his books have appeared on one or more best seller lists, including those published by the "New York Times," "USA Today," "Publishers Weekly," and the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA). Aside from hardcover books, Lucado's writings have also been published as children's books, videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, music CDs, mass paperback booklets, apparel, giftware, bookmarks, calendars, study Bibles, workbooks, curricula, and plush products. In spring 2003, Hallmark/Dayspring Cards launched a new gift card line featuring excerpts from Lucado's writings--and has already sold more than one million cards.

All this success has drawn more than a little attention to a previously low-profile Texas author and minister. Lucado has been featured in a wide range of media, including "USA Today," "Larry King Live," and "NBC Nightly News." He has spoken at the National Prayer Breakfast before the President of the United States. He has traveled with internationally renowned musicians as a special speaker on their music tours, such as the highly successful "Come Together & Worship Tour" (sponsored by Chevrolet) with Grammy Award-winning artists Michael W. Smith and Third Day.

Journey to the Top
Lucado was born in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, and raised in Andrews, Texas, the youngest of four children. His father was an Exxon oil field mechanic who, Lucado remembers, always smelled of grease cleaner. "It makes it easy for me to see a God who is loving and kind--because my dad was," he says. His mother was a nurse who grew up working in the cotton fields.

Lucado went through a period of rebellion against his parents' values and their God during his teens and into college. But it wasn't long before he found himself drawn back to his roots, back to God. He married, spent time serving as a missionary in Brazil, and returned to the States, where he began working as a church minister and writing on the side.

Secret to Success
From all accounts, Max Lucado is not a man consumed by sales, awards, and achievements. He often turns down media interviews since they impede on family and ministry commitments. He spends the bulk of his week serving as senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. And he is truly surprised by his own success--more impressed by his one-in-a-million wife and three amazing daughters than by his successful writing career.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant book for gifts and meditations, February 24, 2009

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H. Woodbury "heartful_home" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This book is impressive when you hold it in your hands. It's not very large for a hardback, but it's got a good weight to it. It's stored in a beautiful case that slides off.

Inside, the pages are full of prose, poetry and contemplations about the life of Jesus. The pages are beautiful to look at, with words artfully and poetically arranged along with regular prose. The backgrounds often include beautiful aspects of nature.

As you read, you learn about the life of Jesus and what it meant to the people of his time. It's written in a modern style that could be read easily. There are comparisons to modern life to give more perspective.

It's really a wonderful book to read before going to bed and can refocus your life to what's most important instead of the everyday mechanics of living. You could also read it during family devotionals or on the Sabbath after church.

It's a real treat to read something uplifting versus the anti-religious material constantly being pushed on everyone. Jesus is my Savior and I love hearing of his perfect example to me, and need all the help I can get to focus on that and live a good life.

This book would make a beautiful gift for someone.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good as gift to those new to Jesus' life, March 4, 2009

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Terry Crock (Massillon, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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As noted by others, this is excellently bound, beautifully illustrated book. It covers the life of Jesus in a more this-day-and-age type of writing than a typical Bible would, and the author also adds some of his own thoughts. The book tells us of Jesus' birth, life, death and resurrection and how his life applies to us today.

The book will probably have the greatest appeal to those who are new to the story of Jesus. For those who already know the story of Jesus' life, the book may not have as much appeal other than for the quality of the presentation of the book itself. For myself, though I think the author's books written for children are incredible, this book did not have quite that much appeal to me. This is simply because I already know the story presented.

However, this book will probably rate a 4 or 5 star to many, many people who are just beginning to learn of Jesus and what He means to us today. As a gift to a new Christian or someone who has yet to know the story of Jesus (or a young person), this would be a wonderful choice. The book is produced so well that it would make a much better gift than a typical book would. In fact, it appears this book was produced specifically as a book to be given as a gift as it comes with a presentation case (the hardback version I have anyway) and has a "A Gift for____" "From____" page at the front. And as a gift of a book to someone who loves Jesus, especially a new Christian, this would be an excellent choice.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Feast for the Senses, March 5, 2009

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C. Bennett (New England) - See all my reviews
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This gorgeous gift book by beloved Christian author Max Lucado will be a most welcome treasure.

The hardcover volume comes in a sturdy slipcover. There is a page for a gift inscription as well.

Each page is a full-color delight of photographs from nature. The endpapers are a rich tapestry of plump, ripe grapes on the vine, ready for picking. There are pictures of deep, blue skies, burning candles, snowy forests, mountains, farms, wheat fields, trees in spring bloom, the ocean, flowers, sun rise and sun set. It is truly a feast for your senses.

Interspersed with these glorious photographs are selections from the body of Lucado's work, spanning twenty books and 19 years of writing wisdom. The written selections are organized into the life of Christ - His Birth, His Mission, His Death, His Resurrection, His Legacy.

This is a beautiful volume of inspiration. It will be a treasured addition to any library, and a must-have for fans of Max Lucado.