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

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!

Refreshing & heartfelt reading by the author

This is one book that I will definitely listen to over and over again throughout the years. Even though it's very simplistic it's also very mind blowing to knowly deep to realize the power we have with Christ in us. Full of grace and truth, this book has been a life-changer. A funny note; spell check corrected me by saying it's a "lie changer" Well, yes, it's that too!!!!

What would it be like with Jesus in Jerusalem?

What made the experience of listening to Beautiful Outlaw the most enjoyable?

Eldredge's injection of Jesus's personality based on the Gospels.

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

How Eldredge related percieving the expression of Jesus' personality in the Gospel as similar to trying to express yourself fully on facebook or text without allowing false interpretations.

Any additional comments?

If you feel that the person who is Jesus seems remote to you, I reccomend this book.

Amazing

Outstanding book!!! This book will energize your walk with Jesus. The focus is Jesus and not the church or religion.

Amazing book, over and over!

life changing, poignant Bible passages brought to life and alliterating who Jesus really is. lifting the spiritual hog to discover the playfulness and depth to Jesus' personality! Love this book!!