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

What a treasure...

This book is such a treasure of thought. It breathes life into these somber pictures of Jesus showing what great dimensions he had to his personality and life. Thank you to the author for producing this book. I will definitely be listening to it again.

my thoughts have been transformed forever

I never wanted to put this book down. I know however, that putting it down and picking up your attic would be the best way to absorb the information. John does an excellent job relating to our lives and speaking as if he was in person and you living room right now.

Simply perfect

Never have I listen to a book that has resonated more with me! This book help me understand so much about Jesus ever heard Heard in my 30 years of churchgoing.

Revelational

This book was revelational and life changing for me. Every morning I looked forward to sitting on my back porch with my earbuds in, listening to this book and learning about the Jesus I never really knew but thought I did. Im excited to grow in my relationship with Him. John is an amazing writer and story teller too. Listening to him is like sitting with a friend..

Awesome!

My favorite from John Eldredge. Very relevant to what I find right now. Empowering. I think you’ll love it.

Like being read to by Goofy the Dog

What did you like best about this story?

It brings to light several context clues in the Gospels that I otherwise might miss when reading them with my 21st century eyes. It made me appreciate the personal touch Jesus brought to his ministry and how every person's story matters.

Would you be willing to try another one of John Eldredge’s performances?

Unfortunately, no. I loved the content of the book, but it was often overshadowed by Eldredge's rather smug and patronizing performance. Felt like I was being read a bedtime story by Goofy the Dog.

Any additional comments?

Maybe pick up a text version instead...

The Jesus I didn't know

Where does Beautiful Outlaw rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Best read and favorite book so far

What other book might you compare Beautiful Outlaw to and why?

I only have 3 books so far

Which scene was your favorite?

Wherever he talks about the playfulness of Jesus.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and cried.

Any additional comments?

I never saw the personality of Jesus before. There has definitly been a lot of "regligious fog" around Him. John Eldridge completely strips that away. I love that He is playful and fun!

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!