Why Jesus?

Rediscovering His Truth in an Age of Mass-Marketed Spirituality

By: Ravi Zacharias

Narrated by: Ravi Zacharias

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

The author believes that over the past 40 years movements like New Age spirituality and society's obsession with human potential have combined like a "perfect storm" to redefine for popular culture what has been for centuries the classic biblical definition of the person, work, and teaching of Jesus Christ.

In Why Jesus?, Ravi Zacharias looks at the impact of this "storm" by discussing the 60s-70s "Age of Aquarius," actor Shirley MacLaine's book and TV series Out on a Limb, author James Redfield (The Celestine Prophecy), Rhonda Byrne (The Secret), Dan Brown (The Da Vinci Code), and other books by Eckart Tolle, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, the Dali Lama, and Marianne Williamson. Special attention will be given to the influence of Oprah Winfrey's media platform in reshaping society by introducing and promoting certain books and authors.

Major new age and human potential tenets will be discussed like: the belief that we are all gods and have to discover our divinity; Jesus was only a good teacher; Christianity is but one among many ways to eternal life; reincarnation is real; Jesus was married; truth is relative; there is no sin; and perfection is possible.

The truth of and the arguments for the bodily resurrection of Jesus will be presented as the most important argument for the exclusive claims about Jesus and Christianity.

©2012 Ravi Zacharias (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Good

Does a good job explaining why Jesus is more than just a historical figure to studied but someone to know.

Powerful well reasoned passionate defense of Jesus

Ravi is among the best and clearest apologist. Wonderful audiobook read by the author. Please listen and recommend this book.

Clarity in a confusing world.

Thank you, Ravi, for this book! The research is thorough. The logic and reason are sound. The background is unique. This is such a valuable resource to anyone with questions about the modern spirituality.

Solid and well in depth

Ravi demonstrated his breath and in depth answers on hermetics of why jesus in this audio book

A Fantastic Must Read!

This is a fantastic must read for anyone who seeks to defend Christ in this modern era. Zacharias ably defends Biblical Christianity in a way few in this era can do. He challenges the "Spirituality" that is being mass marketed and even admits where the Church has failed in recent years. This is not light listening and is one I will undoubtedly listen to several times and may ultimately seek a printed version as well.

straight goods

Books like this help us wade through the propaganda that's being spread about history. Thank you Mr Zacharias for your commitment to facts and logic.

Ravi brought up some really good points.

I didn't find this book to be as good as some of Ravi's other books, but it is certainly still deserving of merit. He definitely brought up some good points. I did really like how Ravi read the book himself.

it was a bit over rated,

it was done in the typical Ravi style however, it seem to Change subject a few time without warning

Ravi. Excellent as always.

What did you love best about Why Jesus??

The comparison between thoughts as well as the effect media has on people and the effect people have on media. Finally why Jesus always will stand the test of time.

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

I have listened or read all of Ravi's books. Big fan! This one is up there with all the good ones again.

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

I try to absorb his arguments and thought. I seldomly become emotional about things; however Ravi does have the ability to bring things close to home, which does evoke emotion as always with his readings. Through the years listening and reading his books I have become a follower of Mr Zacharias' books and arguements. I am glad to say I have become bias.

Any additional comments?

Ravi Zacharias is a gift from God. Everyone on this planet should become a reader of his work. His approach is gentlemanly, but stern and rock solid. His knowledge of the Bible and other religions is incredible. In my eyes I think we are seeing the equivalent of a modern day Paul. Please continue Mr. Zacharias. I am happy to be a Christian and stand alongside men like Mr. Zacharias.

Phenomenal

Mr Zacharias shows both his passion for truth and his love of God. No beating around the bush as he tackles core issues throughout the book. Money well spent.