Questions of Life: Alpha Course [Paperback]

Nicky Gumbel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1998

What is the purpose of life?

What happens when we die?

Why did Jesus have to die?

What relevance does the Bible have for our lives today?


Questions of Life has helped thousands of men and women around the world find answers to these questions and many more. In fifteen compelling chapters Nicky Gumbel points the way to an authentic Christianity that is exciting and relevant to today’s world.


“Genius is the art of taking the complex and communicating it with warmth and simplicity. If you’ve ever wondered ‘Why Jesus?’ you’ll hardly find a better answer than this.”
-Luis Palau


Nickey Gumbel studied law at Cambridge and theology at Oxford, practiced as a lawyer, and is now ordained and on the staff of Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London. He is also the author of Why Jesus?, Why Christmas?, Searching Issues, A Life Worth Living, and Challenging Lifestyle.

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About the Author

Nicky Gumbel is vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, London and pioneer of the Alpha Course. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook Publishing Company (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781452619
• ISBN-13: 978-0781452618
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #566,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive reading for sceptics, August 25, 2002

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A. Venter "_R4ptor_" (Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Questions of Life: Alpha Course (Paperback)

This book include material from the brilliant Alpha Course that I've done 2 times. If you can do the course, it is a better bet than just reading the book, but get the book anyway, since you'll wanna read it more than once.

Basically, it is aimed at people who are sceptical and even hostile towards the Christian faith. It is not denominational so it doesn't matter if you're catholic or protestant, it is about biblical Christianity and therefore equally applicable to all.

If you doubt the truth, relevance and importance of the Christian faith, take this book with an open mind and you're life will most likely be transformed. If it isn't you will no doubt at least be tickled to find out more and investigate some more. Like C.S Lewis said: If there is no truth to Christianity, it is of no importance (and Christians will be no better or worse of than anybody else), but if there is truth to it, it is of infinite importance.

I was an agnostic and extreme sceptic for many years, and the first Alpha course tickled me to read a lot more about Christianity. The second time I did the course was the most amazing experience I ever had, and since then there are no doubts in my mind. Furthermore, the peace and joy I am experiencing is certainly from somewhere other than myself, and it all started with the Alpha course.

Do yourself a huge favour and get this.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, Concise, and Thorough, June 23, 2007

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J. D. Shaffer (Shimane, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Questions of Life: Alpha Course (Paperback)

This was a great little "tidy up the jumble" book for me. Up until I read this book, I was getting so much information on the Lord from so many different sources (many of the books on this list) that it started to seem so confusing and difficult! But after a quick 2-day read through Nicky Gumbel's book, I could literally FEEL all the different pieces clicking into place. And now, I am very comfortable with my religion and in the knowledge I gain about it each day. It's just such a great "overview / summary" book, you really should give it a try!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, August 10, 2007

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Richard Rios - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Questions of Life: Alpha Course (Paperback)

I recommend this book to all who question their faith or have NO faith at all. For me it answered, why was I created? What is my purpose for living? What are my resonsibilities to self, family, and others? No dictionary is needed in reading this book, just an open mind. Includes Study Guide questions for each chapter at the end of the book. Lookup each bible verse and read it for yourself. Review the questions before reading. If you can, enroll in an ALPHA Course. Your Faith, Hope, and Love will flourish. Blessing To You All on your Spiritual journey!