From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus...
From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus there, explores the extraordinary personality of Paul, celebrates Mary's activism and examines the magnificent richness of John. Filled with insights, intelligence, warmth and humour, Greg also introduces us to a range of fascinating Christians today, among them political leaders, and young activists offering the radical Christian interpretation of love to their generation. His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians pursuing their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the US and Britain. At a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, Christians is timely, relevant and convincing.
"The story of the Christian faith, and its enduring good for our world, will always be best heard when proposed, not imposed. In his new book, Sheridan makes such a proposal for belief in Jesus of Nazareth in readily accessible words and with warmth of expression. ... It is a good read about Good News." *Peter Comensoli, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne*
Beginning with the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus there, explores the extraordinary personality of St Paul, celebrates Jesus' Mother Mary's and examines the magnificent richness of St John's Gospel.
"Who could have predicted that one of Australia's most seasoned journalists would emerge as one of the country's most compelling public Christians!" *John Dickson, author of BULLIES AND SAINTS (recently reviewed in News Weekly)*
Filled with insights, intelligence, warmth and humour, Greg also introduces us to a range of fascinating Christians today, among them political leaders and young activists offering the radical Christian interpretation of love to their generation. His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians holding to their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the U.S. and Britain.
"Will captivate believers and non-believers alike." *Richard Glover, author and ABC broadcaster*
At a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, Christians is timely, relevant and persuasive. It features interviews with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, former Labor leader Bill Hayden, former Defence chief and governor-general Peter Cosgrove and former Nationals leader and deputy prime minister John Anderson.
Scott Morrison speaks of his Pentecostal faith with unprecedented candour, Bill Hayden tells the moving story of his long journey to belief, and Peter Cosgrove recounts the experience of prayer and religious belief in the midst of deadly combat.
**Passionate and compelling, Greg Sheridan, bestselling author of *God is Good For You*, examines the role of Christianity in our modern world.**
'Vividly written, compellingly argued, [*Christians*] will captivate believers and non-believers alike ... Jesus jumps from the pages of this book.' Richard Glover, ABC broadcaster
'You feel like you have met Jesus. I wholeheartedly endorse this book as a must read.' Russell Evans, Senior Pastor, Planetshakers International Church
'Greg Sheridan cuts through the thicket of scholars and skeptics to reclaim the New Testament and return us to the Word, as it was in the beginning.' Chris Uhlmann, political editor and columnist
'I love reading what Greg Sheridan has to say about faith. He is consistently interesting and challenging.' Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of the Alpha course on Christianity
From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus there, explores the extraordinary personality of Paul, celebrates Mary's activism and examines the magnificent richness of John.
Filled with insights, intelligence, warmth and humour, Greg also introduces us to a range of fascinating Christians today, among them political leaders, and young activists offering the radical Christian interpretation of love to their generation. His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians pursuing their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the US and Britain.
At a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, *Christians* is timely, relevant and convincing.
'At the heart of the Christian story is the truth about the life of Jesus ... Greg Sheridan's book is a good read about Good News.' Peter Comensoli, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
'If there is ever going to be a Renaissance of Christian belief to save us from the dreariness of much secular humanism, it will come from a book like Christians. I will be buying it and giving it away to believers and sceptics alike.' John Dickson, author and historian
From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus...
From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus there, explores the extraordinary personality of Paul, celebrates Mary's activism and examines the magnificent richness of John. Filled with insights, intelligence, warmth and humour, Greg also introduces us to a range of fascinating Christians today, among them political leaders, and young activists offering the radical Christian interpretation of love to their generation. His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians pursuing their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the US and Britain. At a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, Christians is timely, relevant and convincing.
"The story of the Christian faith, and its enduring good for our world, will always be best heard when proposed, not imposed. In his new book, Sheridan makes such a proposal for belief in Jesus of Nazareth in readily accessible words and with warmth of expression. ... It is a good read about Good News." *Peter Comensoli, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne*
Beginning with the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus there, explores the extraordinary personality of St Paul, celebrates Jesus' Mother Mary's and examines the magnificent richness of St John's Gospel.
"Who could have predicted that one of Australia's most seasoned journalists would emerge as one of the country's most compelling public Christians!" *John Dickson, author of BULLIES AND SAINTS (recently reviewed in News Weekly)*
Filled with insights, intelligence, warmth and humour, Greg also introduces us to a range of fascinating Christians today, among them political leaders and young activists offering the radical Christian interpretation of love to their generation. His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians holding to their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the U.S. and Britain.
"Will captivate believers and non-believers alike." *Richard Glover, author and ABC broadcaster*
At a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, Christians is timely, relevant and persuasive. It features interviews with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, former Labor leader Bill Hayden, former Defence chief and governor-general Peter Cosgrove and former Nationals leader and deputy prime minister John Anderson.
Scott Morrison speaks of his Pentecostal faith with unprecedented candour, Bill Hayden tells the moving story of his long journey to belief, and Peter Cosgrove recounts the experience of prayer and religious belief in the midst of deadly combat.
**Passionate and compelling, Greg Sheridan, bestselling author of *God is Good For You*, examines the role of Christianity in our modern world.**
'Vividly written, compellingly argued, [*Christians*] will captivate believers and non-believers alike ... Jesus jumps from the pages of this book.' Richard Glover, ABC broadcaster
'You feel like you have met Jesus. I wholeheartedly endorse this book as a must read.' Russell Evans, Senior Pastor, Planetshakers International Church
'Greg Sheridan cuts through the thicket of scholars and skeptics to reclaim the New Testament and return us to the Word, as it was in the beginning.' Chris Uhlmann, political editor and columnist
'I love reading what Greg Sheridan has to say about faith. He is consistently interesting and challenging.' Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of the Alpha course on Christianity
From the historical Jesus and his disciples through to the present day, Greg Sheridan has written an impassioned, informed and utterly compelling case for the truth and importance of Christianity in our lives. He presents a strong argument for the historical reliability of the New Testament, meets the living Jesus there, explores the extraordinary personality of Paul, celebrates Mary's activism and examines the magnificent richness of John.
Filled with insights, intelligence, warmth and humour, Greg also introduces us to a range of fascinating Christians today, among them political leaders, and young activists offering the radical Christian interpretation of love to their generation. His book explores the journey of those who have been guided by faith, such as Gemma Sisia, whose school in Tanzania has transformed the lives of thousands of children, and the dynamic Chinese Christians pursuing their beliefs under harsh restrictions. He examines where Jesus can be found in popular culture and talks to Christian leaders - Pentecostal, Catholic, Evangelical and others - in Australia, the US and Britain.
At a time when the chasm of understanding between secularism and faith has never seemed wider, *Christians* is timely, relevant and convincing.
'At the heart of the Christian story is the truth about the life of Jesus ... Greg Sheridan's book is a good read about Good News.' Peter Comensoli, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
'If there is ever going to be a Renaissance of Christian belief to save us from the dreariness of much secular humanism, it will come from a book like Christians. I will be buying it and giving it away to believers and sceptics alike.' John Dickson, author and historian
Christians: The Urgent Case For Jesus in Our World$29.99$17.99
Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor of The Australian newspaper, has written this (at times) revealing insight into Christianity. In the first part of the 370-page book, this highly intelligent writer often hits the nail on the head. On page 10 he writes: 'The whole of Christianity centres on the person of Jesus Christ. He is the Christian hope, the key to, the embodiment of, the Christian faith. He is the reason Christianity is generally so cheerful. ' Sheridan goes on to tell us that Jesus died on the cross so that we might live if only we would follow him. Simple. At this point I am very encouraged. But later in the book he appears to fall back and become entangled in his deep Catholic roots. Sheridan goes on in other parts of the book to acknowledge that he prays to Mary as an intercessory to God. He also takes a high view of people praying to the saints so they will intercede on our behalf with God. This is where he deviates from views held by Bible-believing Christians. Despite Bible-believing Christians looking in the Bible for an explanation as to why we should pray to a saint, or Mary, we can find no evidence why we should not just pray straight to God himself. Sheridan's book is well written by one of Australia's most experienced journalists. His book began with great promise but ended, to put it bluntly, compromising the Bible and Jesus. Sadly, we will need to look for other books to put Jesus' case correctly (and there are plenty of those books on offer). 2 stars.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Timely
We need more books like this in Australia. By that I mean books written by an everyday intellectual, not a theologian. A book that is available in Big W, not just in Koorong. A book that tells the story of Christianity and the good that it brings to the public. \\n\\nThis is a follow up from Sheridan's book """"God is Good for You"""". In this book Sheridan tells the story of Christianity in the first half of the book. In the second half of the book, he explains why we need that story in this postmodern Australian living. \\n\\nSheridan talks about the historical Jesus, the impact of Christianity has on our culture, and how faith plays a part in the lives of our leaders. \\n\\nThis is a great book to present the story of Jesus to the public and its relevance in today's world.
