What is a good book to read to know more about Jesus?

Question

...a book that is not written by someone who is trying to prove that Jesus is the Messiah or not. Just the facts!

Answer 1

Quran

Answer 2

There are two very good books to read regarding Jesus Christ. One is “The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived” and the other is “Learn From The Great Teacher,” both of which are published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Greatest Man book is excellent. Even non-Witnesses enjoy that book because it describes in detail about Jesus Christ and his role. There are many facts that are in there that many people should know about, but do not. Jesus as the Messiah is discussed, but is not the central theme in the books. It talks more about the life of Christ and what a model for all of us to follow closely. (1 Peter 2:21)

First of all, as he said, Jesus did not speak of his own initiative but came in his Father’s name and spoke the things that he had learned from his Father. (John 5:19, 30, 43; 6:38; 10:25) He was an intimate of Jehovah God, being his only-begotten Son from the heavens, and as such he was the very best teacher concerning the qualities, works, and purposes of his Father. (Matthew 11:27) He had the next most vital qualification of a good teacher in that he loved those whom he taught. (Mark 10:21; John 13:1, 34; 15:9, 12) Few teachers have loved their disciples so much that they were willing to give their lives for them, as Jesus did. (John 15:13) He had an understanding of the minds of his listeners. (John 2:25) He had deep discernment. (Luke 6:8) He had no selfish interests at heart in his teaching, for he was sinless and without guile. (Hebrews 7:26) He did not teach with the philosophical words of the scribes but used illustrations involving everyday things. For this reason his teachings are still understandable today. His instruction was full of illustrations.

Jesus’ teaching included reproof and discipline. (Mark 8:33) He taught by example as well as by word; thus he personally carried out a vigorous campaign of preaching and teaching. His speech was with an authority that none of the scribes could match; accompanying this was God’s holy spirit, which gave his teachings the stamp of heavenly backing, so that he could, with authority and power, command the demons to come out of those who were possessed by them. (Mark 1:27; Luke 4:36) He was bold and fearless in denouncing false teachers who would hinder others from hearing his teachings. (Matthew 23)

Jesus even taught the truth to infants and young children. In fact…

Luke 18:15-17: “Now people began to bring him also their infants for him to touch these; but on seeing it the disciples began to reprimand them. However, Jesus called the [infants] to him, saying: “Let the young children come to me, and do not try to stop them. For the kingdom of God belongs to suchlike ones. Truly I say to YOU, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a young child will by no means get into it.”

Jesus, the children and his disciples were all in one setting being taught the truth. Imagine that. Everyone was being taught the same ting. Everyone taught about God’s Kingdom. Unlike some churches today, the children are separated from their parents during Sunday School. If Jesus did not separate the children from the parents, then why do ministers and preachers do such? Something for us to think about.

Hopefully, you will find those books regarding Jesus Christ will prove beneficial for you.

Answer 3

MISQUOTING JESUS by Bart Ehrman an honest to God Bible scholar that went through the oldest versions (in the original Greek, Hebrew and Latin) and translations to get the closest to the actual teachings.

Answer 4

''The Power of Positive Thinking'' by Norman Vincent Peale.

If you wanna know the facts AND improve/change your quality of life read this book. It's absolutely amazing.

6/5 stars *****/*

Answer 5

There's not such thing. Actually, real serious historians, have serious doubts about whether he has ever been born.

tho i overheard a movie is about to be released on theatres, based on real facts of jesus' life.. there's a nice trailer here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aGR8orfJiI

Answer 6

"Jesus for Dummies"
I checked it out from my local library.
It is a factual book that is not trying to persuade you one way or the other, it is just the facts.

Answer 7

How about "Letter to a Christian Nation" by Sam Harris.

:)

Answer 8

Try Christopher Hitchens' 'God is not Great'

CD

Answer 9

There are no facts only insane rants about unverified miracles.

Answer 10

The Bible.