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

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.

Phenomenal Insight

In typical Zacharias fashion, he challenges your thought process (and vocabulary) from start to finish. His insights into the permeation of ancient Eastern Philosophies into some of our Western Media outlets and being front & center to the New Spiritual movement was very helpful. I've been struggling tremendously of late with speaking to people who embrace clear contradictions in their lives and beliefs. This work by Ravi helped clarify and bring some time of relief in his assertions as to why this is becoming more and more pervasive. The conclusion of the book as he clearly defines the difference that the biblical Jesus presents is solid, truthful and unashamedly honest. Great listen and edifying to my heart and soul.

Great book by a great author!!

Would you listen to Why Jesus? again? Why?

This is a great book by Ravi! If you have read anything by him and liked it, this is for you as well. I loved that he narrated the book!!

What did you like best about this story?

Nothing. It was great!

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

I have. As with any other readings or lectures from Ravi, you will love his performance.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not really. I have too much to do to listen to an entire book in one sitting.

Jesus, the one that change Time 2013 years ago

Would you consider the audio edition of Why Jesus? to be better than the print version?

Personaly, I enjoy audios because I can be anywhere and use the audio.

What did you like best about this story?

Jesus did not make a business out of religion.

What does Ravi Zacharias bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The passion of his voice when making a point.

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

Many.

A 100% must read

Ravi poetically helped to clean out so many christ followers cluttered minds as years of others teaching tried to cloud it up.

Thank you Ravi

Logical discernment if the mess that is satan's mass confusion in the many erroneous religions

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.