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Jesus The Son Of Man (Kahlil Gibran Pocket Library)

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This book was incredible. I am getting it for gifts for family. I find it amazing that he wrote this in the time period he did. It's very prophetic, it seems to be in line with a more modern understanding of Jesus that readers of The Course in Miracles and Marianne Williamson are a large part of vocalizing. But even fundamentalists would enjoy this book, if they were not so threatened by opposing opinions which this book is, being how it is written from the opinion of @80 different points of view, many of which do proclaim him the Son of God. Ultimately, any view can be thoughtfully stimulating because the people of any opinion have personalities and background given that support why they view Jesus with their perspective. The overall impression I received from this beautiful prose is the beauty and message of Jesus, the devotion, admiration, gratitude and love inspired by him, and the grace which he exuded with confident compassion. And whether he was God, man, a combination of both that we all are potentially, or a combination we can only idolize with an envious self-debasing distorted form of humility, this book shows him to be nothing less than relevant to our comprehension.

Through his book, Gibran suceeds in providing a truly unique and totally believable perspective of Jesus "the man", through the eyes and emotions of those who knew, loved and betrayed him during his ministry on earth. Like the broadway play "Jesus Christ Superstar", this perspective is at times divergent from the more traditional Biblical personna of Jesus. But therein lies the charm and intrigue of this book.

The story consists of a series of short chapters, each offering a vision of this man-God by individuals who would have observed him conducting various aspects of his public and private life. Each story is a gem in and of itself that leaves the reader pondering their own relationship with "The Son of Man" and the impact his short life on earth must have had for those who lived within the region of Jesus's ministry.

This is a book that should be on the shelf of every introspective seeker of truth and inner peace, regardless of one's particular religion.

Gibran has masterfully rendered, through vignettes, the impact Christ had on the many people he touched during his life on earth. This book captures Jesus' charisma for attracting followers, as well as the fear his "new" ideas instilled in those not receptive to his message of love. Although this is a work of fiction, the book seemed very authentic in tone and content. I felt as if I was in Jerusalem and Galilee 2,000 years ago! Very highly recommended to anyone wanting to know more about the life and times of the Christ.

This book warms your soul, as you read about aspects of Jesus' life heretofore unknown as seen through the visionary and prophet, Khalil Gibran. Khalil Gibran takes us through a miraculous collection of stories of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of the various people who knew him, including his enemies. It's a noble perspective of an ancient time, and helps to put Jesus into our hearts and minds. It can be read in a day, but never forgotten.

Khalil Gibran's writing style is mind-blowing. He has such a way with language. Reading this book gave me goosebumps - you can really feel another perspective on the bible stories you already know. This book is filled with such passion and soul, it's an awesome read. Forget all this light mindless fluff, this book is a must read.

Kahlil Gibran's "Jesus the Son of Man" is a magical book filled with facts about Jesus' life interwoven with complete fantasy. It would be best to only read this book if you have already read the New Testament. In this way you will know what Jesus actually said and what Kahlil Gibran made up in a poetic fashion. I did enjoy this book as it made Jesus even seem more beautiful to me. Kahlil Gibran really does capture the essence of Jesus' teachings. He also really had a gift for telling the reader what they wanted to hear. Most of the accounts in this book are positive but a few are negative. Some of the people discussed really lived and interacted with Jesus and others seem born of fantasy. Some of the details are a little incorrect like Jesus was actually born in Bethlehem not Nazareth. I think you will enjoy this book because it is very poetic and it leaves you comforted and in a state of peace and joy.

~The Rebecca Review

Mr. Gibran has begets a master piece . His splendor writing style is amazing and the eloquent use of the words are moving force which forever will be a guiding light for our souls.

This is a charming little fiction book in which various people from the life of Jesus comment. We have Mary Magdalene commenting on her first meeting with Jesus, Caiaphas telling how Jesus needed to be killed, John the Baptist talking about their plot, Judas' mother telling us how much she loves her son, then asking us to go question Jesus' mother, etc.

Of course, this is not an historical account of Jesus' life, and Gibran makes many errors in the book. Jesus wasn't born in Nazareth (it didn't even exist when he was born), Jesus was the disciple of John (rather than the other way around), etc. But put your scholar hat aside and just sit back and enjoy the book.

jesus son of man is wonderful and this book-for me-worth dying for. i think gibran were understanding the bible perfectly(maybe, almost)before he wrote this amazing book. and his way seeing jesus is amazing too. see the chapter about a widow whose son following jesus ! this book absolutely amazing. five stars ain't enough to describe this book.....

Few writers can out Kahlil Gibran. In this work, his words are sheer poety and reminiscent of his great work "The Prophet". Only one other author of recent times has come close to revealing the essence that was Jesus, in such a masterful way. It coincidentally happens to be a close associate of Gibran's, Richard G. Patton. Patton's wonder-filled "The Autobiography of Jesus of Nazareth and the Missing Years" also echoes the footsteps of a VERY human being. Where Patton's writing reminds me of the warm middle-eastern sands, Gibran reminds me of the scent of a wild rose. A treasure to savour.