Beautiful Outlaw

Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus

By: John Eldredge

Narrated by: John Eldredge

Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Reading the Gospels without knowing the personality of Jesus is like watching television with the sound turned off. The result is a dry, two dimensional person doing strange, undecipherable things.

In Beautiful Outlaw, John Eldredge removes the religious varnish to help readers discover stunning new insights into the humanity of Jesus. He was accused of breaking the law, keeping bad company, heavy drinking. Of being the devil himself. He was so compelling and dangerous they had to kill him. But others loved him passionately. He had a sense of humor. His generosity was scandalous. His anger made enemies tremble. He'd say the most outrageous things. He was definitely not the Jesus of the stained glass.

In the author's winsome, narrative approach, he breaks Jesus out of the typical stereotypes, just as he set masculinity free in his book, Wild at Heart. By uncovering the real Jesus, readers are welcomed into the rich emotional life of Christ. All of the remarkable qualities of Jesus burst like fireworks with color and brilliance because of his humanity.

Eldredge goes on to show readers how they can experience this Jesus in their lives every day. This book will quicken readers' worship, and deepen their intimacy with Jesus.

©2011 John Eldredge (P)2011 Hachette

Everyone should listen to this book!

In a world of atheist and agnostics and worse yet religious zealots, this book helps the reader discover the truth of Jesus, the creator of all, and His amazing personality.

Awesome and enlightening!

What did you love best about Beautiful Outlaw?

This is a fresh new look of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with eyes that are not fogged by a religious haze.

What did you like best about this story?

It is the story of God pursuing us, his creation

Which scene was your favorite?

The miracle of turning water into wine

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Jesus as you've never seen him!

Any additional comments?

This is a must read for anyone who calls himself a Christian, or who is exploring Christianity. Come with an open mind, and it will change your perceptions of Jesus.

This book will change your life in a beautiful way

Would you consider the audio edition of Beautiful Outlaw to be better than the print version?

Due to time constraints books on audio are the only way I get to "read" anymore.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Beautiful Outlaw?

Jesus us loves us so much more than we ever imagined. When he did his first miracle, he didn't just provide the best wine, he made such an abundance that it would be the equivalent of 908 bottles of wine! Jesus is generous, he's funny, he's wise, and he is the most beautiful love I've ever known or imagined.

Have you listened to any of John Eldredge’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, excellent!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, when you realize how much Jesus loves us and wants a relationship with us. He's so much less concerned with what we've done but with who we are. He is a loving father and we are his children.

Any additional comments?

Please read/listen to this. It really will change your life. I was raised knowing God the way John describes int his book, and it still impacted my life in an amazing way. I never do this, but I'm going to listen to it again, probably over and over again. It really is that good!

beautiful!!!

this book tells Jesus how he is!!! if you think you know Jesus, you might learn you haven't scratched the surface!!!

Beautiful Outlaw

Loved it! Author painted the "Son of Man," Jesus in multiple different eyes and with truth. Love Him and know Him more after reading the book.

Chapters Are Labelled out of order

Great story, but it’s out of order.
Great book though. The author is very expressive.

a blessing of enlightenment and encouragement

this book as with all of John's books has been a blessing of Enlightenment and encouragement! it gives me a greater understanding and hope of my relationship with Christ.

There is nothing but praise I wish to give

This book is aiding me on a journey to learn the heart of the savior. Though I struggle, I thank people who can write so clearly his teachings.

great voice narration!

i loved it! i plan to start listening to it all over again right now!

So you think you know Jesus...

I've read and listened to other books by John Eldredge. He always ends up forcing me to think outside the tiny and neat box that I have my faith in. To quote Mohammed Ali, Eldredge "floats like a butterfly but stings like a bee!" His language is simple and easy to follow but watch out for that "right hook" which is going to flatten your complacency and stagger your understanding of God. After reflecting about what Mr. Eldredge writes, I always end up loving God more.
The performance can have an effect on your appreciation of a book. Mr Eldredge does not have the voice of famous narrators but his genuine affection for the subject of the book becomes infectious and this overcomes any "shortfall" in the performance by my reasoning.