{"product_id":"9780310108306_the-problem-of-jesus","title":"The Problem of Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century context--and work out from there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in other ways, upend it altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAward-winning author Mark Clark delves into the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge of discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they did happen) actually mean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark is unafraid to tackle questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat would first-century Jews have immediately recognized about Jesus that modern Christians often miss?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do the Gospels accomplish, and can we trust them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a problem with science and Jesus' miracles?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the barriers stopping people from following him?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd what \u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e Christianity in light of an accurate portrayal of the object of its faith?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Problem of Jesus \u003c\/em\u003eengages with ideas from all realms of study: from Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson to historians, scientists, and philosophers; from N.T. Wright to C.S. Lewis; from \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e to\u003cem\u003e Pretty Woman\u003c\/em\u003e--all unite to form a breathtaking and accurate portrait of Jesus, the man, the message, and the mission, who forever altered the course of human history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"As a former atheist, I would call this book philosophical dynamite\u003cem\u003e...The Problem of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e will take your thinking about Jesus--and your relationship with him--to whole new levels.\" --Pastor and author, Ray Johnston.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Clark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40701898358833,"sku":"9780310108306","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780310108306.jpg?v=1780470909","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780310108306_the-problem-of-jesus","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}