I wish all christians would read this book
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Many Christians get caught up in judgment, resentment and anger amplified by political rhetoric. Yet it is exactly the opposite of who Jesus Christ was on earth and is now. This book explains this very well. If people really want to follow Christ rather than just following what they are told then this book is essential.
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I would like everyone to read this book specially those who have a call of God on their life to preach the gospel.
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This is a phenomenal book! A great look into the Bible and Christianity. Even as a small child growing up in the Christian faith, I felt some of the teachings I read and was taught did not make sense. This book brings those early childhood doubts to light for sure!  I'm glad there are people that have the courage to truly study the Bible and other religious books...not just for accuracy, but for the sake of honest THRUTH. Don't we all deserve the truth? Why are we still feeding this stuff (Bible) to our children? It's absurd. I want to thank Bart D. Ehrman for writing this book and seeing the need for it...which is to open people's eyes and minds...whether you are a believer or not. I have been what religion calls an atheist, and what I call a realist, for over a year now, and I must say life has been SO much more liberating and meaningful without the chains of Christianity and religion in general. This book is like food for thought to me, and I hope it will be for all who read it with an open mind and heart. (My intentions are not to offend anyone, it's just that this subject can be frustrating at times.) Thanks.
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Everyone should read this book. And share it with those who my not be Christians or even believe or read the bible.
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This is one of the best Christian books I have ever read.  It is foundational to a relationship with God and to the ability to fight the spiritual battles we all face.  It is clear, concise and profound.
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I really believe all of us need to read this book, it helps with the struggle of christian walk and also lets us know that we are free in Christ and try not to get caught up in legalism, this book follows the book from the same author called subtle power of spiritual abuse, it is absolutely fantastic as this was, recommended reading
61597
Incredible must read.  I have read many books on this topic and this is the best.  It should be mandatory for all Christians.  Hard to find and I am buying every copy I can get my hands on to pass out to others.
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It was a fantastic book - I would strongly suggest that all should read this book - especially college and high school students.  Their god is definitely not the God Christians worship, there is hate and violence in their beliefs whereas our Christian God is a God of love, and especially forgiveness. and loves man unconditionally.
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Crabb's book is dead on in claiming that most Christians and church-goers today live our lives in a no-man's land between legalism and grace. We know we are saved by grace, but we try to live--and pray--by the law of cause and effect (i.e., "if I do this, God will bless me" or, conversely, "I've tried so hard to do the right things, and my marriage/family/business/health/etc. STILL broke down!"). We seek the blessings of God as first things rather than seeking first The First Thing--God himself. And our poor theology makes for lives that are much poorer than what our hearts long for and what God wants for us.

While every heart or mind will not be ready to receive its message, and the book is longer than it has to be, I hope everyone reads this book. It is important and truly, deeply valuable.

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This is one of the most important books I've ever read.  It gave me the tools I needed to renew my Christianity.  I could not recomend it more highly.

The Pagan Christ is a very important book.  The conclusions are excellent the Christianity it points to, profound.  It should be noted in light of some of the reviews that Harpur's comparison of Jesus to Horus and other resurrecting gods is nothing new and has been well substantiated by leading scholars.  What Tom Harpur and his sources do that is so useful in today's world is explore what this means to modern Christianity.  It is a hopeful message and a profound one.

The statement made by an earlier reviewer that his sources could not be found in a who's who of egyptology is peculiar.  I can find no such book, except the Who's Who of Ancient Egypt, which is about the characters of ancient egypt, not modern scholars; but more importantly because neither Harpur nor his three main sources ever purport to be major scholars of egyptology.  They are  inspired amateurs who see a larger picture that Christians desperately need to see.

The importance of Harpur's three main sources, indeed of Harpur's book, is the discussion of one of the many dying/resurrecting man gods of ancient religion and the comparison to Jesus.  It is an apt comparison.  But would be no less so had these writers and Harpur chosen to focus their attention on Mitrhus, Hercules or Wodan.  The stories of Horus which the book employs in this study are by no means obscure or difficult to find.  It is not material which necessitates a major egyptologist.  Nor would that be the point.

The point is that the myth of Jesus is one of a great many such myths of the solar deity or dying and resurrecting god.  The tragedy of Christianity is that this myth, so rich in inspiration has been cemented into "reality."  The belief that the Jesus story really happened rather then it being a metaphor for the spiritual life has condemned Christianity to become but one more hot bed of fanatical fundamentalism.  It is a tragedy.  A tragedy that has sent man and women to the stake, has sent Medieval European soldiers stampeding into Jerusalem to recapture the Holy Land and has sent uncounted millions of Jews to their deaths, in every era for the "crime of killing God."

This is the "rich" heritage of Christianity.  Literalism has made Christianity a brutal religion.  How tragic for us all.  The Prince of Peace, in every era of history and prehistory, has taught us tolerance and  bid us "peace be still."  We would do well to read Tom Harpur's book with great care.  It is an invitation to a Christianity that is deep and profound.  It is the Christianity for which we all long.
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There is so much I could say about this book, but you really need to read it for yourself. It is a must read for every Christian, new or older in your Christian walk.  This author has done her home work, this book is  biblical sound!  As an adjunct professor at a Bible College, teaching a class on the ministry of the Holy Spirit  in 2003-2004, this book would've been a great read and reference tool for my students.  I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to grow in their Christian faith.  Well done Deborah G Hunter!
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I have bought this book for so many people on spiritual paths. One need not be a Christian to learn and deepen their relationship with God to benefit from this book. I actually think it would be great if more "Christians" read this book and got a more complete and accurate understanding of what Jesus was talking about.
Hardly any Christians or Jews  that  I know understand that Jesus was Jewish and was the Chosen one to take Judaism further..
 I say this with respect to any and all established religions. Richard Rohr takes the original language to illustrate a heart felt menu of introspective lessons of which Jesus taught.
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As a Christian firmly rooted in my standards, beliefs and principles, I always knew deep in my heart that Christianity was the only right way, and that I would always be true to it, but I could never properly convey or explain to other people WHY I believe what I do. This book was so incredibly helpful! Usually when I read a book about apologetics, it takes me a long time, and I have to struggle to grasp and comprehend what the authors are trying to say. However, this book hooked me right from the start. It was fascinating for me to read on, and discover how to defeat what I know is false. It was very easy for me to understand and grasp the concepts put forth in this book, and the logical explanations that prove Jesus is THE Way, THE Truth, and THE Light.
  This book has changed my life. Before I read Mr. Turek's book, I could not have begun to share these things with others. However, after reading this wonderfully detailed book, God gave me an opportunity to put to work what I had just learned.
  A friend had asked me to help her prove to others that God really does exist, and I was able to use chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 to show her how to explain the proof. The people she shared it with were very persuaded, and wanted to go look for the book.
  I could never have done this without the help of Mr. Turek's book, "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist." And I don't....and thank God I never will!
  I recommend this book to all of you who are searching for the answers to the questions in life such as, "How did I get here?" "Does God really exist?" "Are Miracles possible?" and "Is the Bible reliable?" For those of you who are searching for the one true way to heaven, but aren't sure about The Way, this book is a great place to begin.
  I also highly recommend this book to other Christians like myself, who know in their spirits and hearts what they believe, but need some help conveying this truth to their friends, co workers, neighbors, and others. This book will help equip you to..."Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason for the hope that is within you, with meekness and humility." 1 Peter 3:15.
  I will always treasure my copy of this book, and do my best to share and practice what is presented in it. My deepest prayer is that God will be glorified and worshipped in the world, and through this book. I know that He already is, in my life, and I hope He will be in yours.
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Please read this book and share it with as many people as possible.  It's certain to be a mind-opener to all but the most hopelessly brainwashed Christians.  Despite the subtitle, this book is about a lot more than just contradictions in the bible.  In reading Ehrman's clear, easy-to-understand explanations of the origins of the New Testament, you begin to see clearly how the Christian religion was fabricated right from the start.  Please read this book.
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I wished I had read this before I went to Israel. There is so much insight to the life of Jesus and His disciples. I would encourage every believer and non believer to read this book. I want to go back to Israel.
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This book is practical, convicting and encouraging all in one.  I wish all Christians could read this.  It is pertinent for the times in which we live.  Corey Russell is one of my favorite teachers.
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This book should be read by every believer.  I wish I had had this book 12 years ago when we started our church.  We use it as a gift for people visiting our church.  I feel it will revolutionize the way people think about the local church and their place in the body of Christ