Simply Christianity - Beyond Religion
A modern guide to the ancient faith
Description
One of the reasons people sometimes avoid looking into Christianity is the there are so many versions on offer, each with its own spin on things, its own rituals and practices, its own religious package.
But just imagine we were able to get beyond this - to strip back all the rituals, myths and dogma; to put to one side the hair-splitting and disagreements; to get beyond all the trappings of 'religion' - what would we find? If we were to go back to Jesus himself, to the biographies about him contained in the New Testament, what would we discover Christianity to be about?
That is the project of this book. It aims to present simply Christianity, by reading and reflecting upon the ancient biography of Jesus written by Luke.
But just imagine we were able to get beyond this - to strip back all the rituals, myths and dogma; to put to one side the hair-splitting and disagreements; to get beyond all the trappings of 'religion' - what would we find? If we were to go back to Jesus himself, to the biographies about him contained in the New Testament, what would we discover Christianity to be about?
That is the project of this book. It aims to present simply Christianity, by reading and reflecting upon the ancient biography of Jesus written by Luke.
Other information
John Dickson's three previous books about Christianity have been best-sellers throughout Australia and the UK. The warmth and humour of his writing, and the straightforward clarity of his ideas, have endeared him to thousands of readers. As well as being an author, John has a busy life speaking about the Christian message in churches, schools and universities all over his native Sydney, and beyond. And just for fun in his spare time, he is doing research for a PhD in ancient history. According to him, however, his finest achievements are marrying Elizabeth and raising Joshua and Sophie.Related items
Table of contents
- Part One: Jesus Now and Then
- 1. Which Christianity
- 2. Christ in History
- 3. Christ in Biography
- Part Two: The Presence of Greatness
- Gospel of Luke, 1:1-9:27
- 4. Jesus' Surname
- 5. Speaking God's Words
- 6. Mending the Brokenness
- 7. Forgiveness on Offer
- 8. The Question of Leadership
- 9. True Confessions
- 10. Flattering Misconceptions
- Part Three: Search and Rescue
- Gospel of Luke, 9:28-19:10
- 11. Jesus' Christian Name
- 12. Clear and Future Danger
- 13. Jesus' Bad Habits
- 14. Friend of Sinners
- 15. Rescue in Action
- Part Four: To Die For
- Gospel of Luke, 19:11-23:49
- 16. One Last Meal
- 17. One Last Prayer
- 18. One Last Breath
- 19. God the Rescuer
- Part Five: Jesus Here and Now
- Gospel of Luke, 23:50-24:53
- 20. Dead Man Walking?
- 21. God's Right-Hand Man
- 22. Jesus Here and Now
- 23. Repentance: a Change of Mind
- 24. Forgiveness: a Fresh Start
- Extra Information
- i. Gospel Truth or Myth?
- ii. Prophesies of the Coming King/Christ
- iii. The Resurrection of Christ
- iv. Beyond This Book
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Additional Information
| Author | John Dickson |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781876326180 |
| Dimensions | 139mm x 208mm |
| Pages | 239 |
| Publisher | Matthias Media |
| No of Bible studies | N/A |
| Format | Paperback |
| Bible Book | N/A |
Customer Reviews
Christianity without the religious trappings & traditions of Church
A more adult approach by John Dixon on his favourite subject - what is Christianity really about and why should we respond to God.
I recommend this book as a starting point for those new to Christianity who want to explore what they have said they believe or as an introduction to someone who simply has questions about what makes a Christian when there are so many 'versions' around these days.
This book doesn't have all the answers and the author makes that clear - it is a starting point to help people come to understand what it means to be Christian - to follow Christ. 
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