Jesus among other gods was recommended reading for the students in our discipleship program during the past year. Jesus among other gods dvd christian book distributors. He says jesus would be horrified that a religion was started in his name and that while some. Christian apologist ravi zacharias work is a brilliant defense of the unique truth of the christian message.
The absolute claims of the christian message book online at best prices in india on. As i have previously mentioned in my comments, the copy of jesus to that of older gods is not a modern topic, we know that the ancient churchfather knew of the similarities of jesus birth, and death with those of egyptian, greek, etc. It gives you the facts you need to counter the claims of false religions with the truth of christ. Jesus among other gods is a defense of the uniqueness of the message of christ. Jesus among secular gods faithwords, 2017, isbn 9781455569151. In this youth edition of jesus among other gods, ravi zacharias gives solid evidence as to why we should choose jesus christ as the god among all other gods. This book is fresh, insightful, and important, and faces head on todays most urgent challenges to christian. Jesus among other gods contrasts the truth of jesus with in his most important work to date, apologetics scholar and popular speaker ravi zacharias shows how the blueprint for life and death itself is found in a true understanding of jesus. Zacharias brings alive the unique power of the claims of jesus about himself and the utter relevance of his message today for the human.
Following the events of the arab spring, ayaan hirsi ali writes in her latest book, heretic, she came to the conclusion that ordinary muslims are ready for change. The distinct message of jesus is compared with the teachings of buddhism, hinduism, and islam. Further, it is believed that all humans as children of god can become exalted, or in other words, as man now is god once was. Jesus among other gods quotes showing of 157 i came to him because i did not know which way to turn. Whilst christians will find every excuse in the book as to why jesus was not breaking the sabbath, god was apparently pretty clear when it came to this poor guy who was collecting wood. Ravi zacharias thoughtprovoking book should be read by those who are wondering why they should accept christianity over and against any other religion, as well as for christians who desire to know how to better communicate the truths of the gospel to those of other faiths. The subtitle of ravi zacharias book, jesus among other gods, is the absolute claims of the christian message. In jesus among other gods, zacharias demonstrates that he is one of todays most gifted apologists for the christian faith. Denial of the true divinity of jesus christ taking various specific forms, but all agreed that jesus christ was created by the father, that he had a beginning in time, and that the title son of god was a courtesy one. Pavilion of women tells the story of madame wu, a chinese woman, who decides to leave her husband and live her own life relishing freedom, reading books, and listening to english. Godjesus are no different than the other gods that preceded. I remained with him because there is no other way i wish to turn. In jesus among other gods, ravi zacharias confronts several difficult questions raised in todays society. Was jesus a copy of horus, mithras, krishna, dionysis and other pagan gods.
I read this book, a gold medallion nominee in 2000 when i moved to china back in 2003. In the opinion of at least one influential sect of the jews at the time, jesus was so much a heretic that they had him arrested and subsequently crucified. For example, without the sacrificial system in the old testament, jesus atoning sacrifice on the cross becomes insignificant. Jesus among other gods outlines why christianity is true and why other religions surrounding it are false. Exposing the futility of islam, hinduism and buddhism, he also highlights his own journey from despair and meaninglessness to the discovery that jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
In lewis weinsteins able hands, the history of jewish culture trying to survive the antisemitic acts of that era survive. In his book, jesus among other gods, ravi zacharias recounts a story told by author ken gire which goes as follows. Are the bible accounts of jesus plagiarizing the story of horus, krishna, mithras, dionysis and other pagan gods. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author, ravi zacharias, is a leading christian apologist who has spoken around the world for the past 35 years. Ravi zacharias jesus among other gods sermon videos. Jesus among other gods provides an informative overview but not an. This book focuses on buddhism, islam, hinduism, and christianity. By far, the most difficult one to deal with was the question posed to jesus on pain and suffering. While this book is intended to be read by teenagers, most of the students in our group who started reading it did not finish. Jesus among other gods by ravi zacharias the purpose of this book is to lay out for you, the reader, why i firmly believe jesus christ to be who he claimed to be the son of the living god, the one who came to seek and to save a lost humanity the world in which we live today can summarized by. In addition to giving you the benefit of an impressive breadth of reading and study, ravi zacharias shares his personal journey from despair and meaninglessness to his discovery that jesus. There is none like you among the gods, o lord, nor are there any works like yours.
The commandments god broke skeptic heretic atheist resources. In other words, without the backdrop of the jewish scriptures, much of jesus mission doesnt make any sense. In a sense, asking how jesus differs from other religious leaders is like asking how the sun differs from other stars in our solar systemthe point being that there are no other stars in our solar system. No other religious leader can compare to jesus christ. This book is an important defense of the uniqueness of the christian message. With four 1524 minute powerful segments and dramatic footage shot in 14 different countries, jesus among other gods contrasts the truth of jesus with founders of islam, hinduism, and buddhism, strengthening believers and compelling them to share their faith with our postmodern world.
Buy a cheap copy of jesus among other gods the absolute. So yes, jesus was a heretic, if only for introducing a new way of thought. If you want to read a conversation between a philosopher from the dark ages who encounters religions from other countries, then read this book. Jesus among other gods christian research institute. The bible clearly refers to yahweh as one of many gods on a number of occasions.
Christ among other gods will help you understand and navigate these challenges. What makes jesus different from other religious leaders. Jesus among other gods dvd 9781612562148 by ravi zacharias. Other than at such moments of extremis, little evidence exists to suggest this was a common cathar practice. The countercultural claims of christ by zacharias, ravi, vitale, vince isbn. We are living in a time when you can believe anything, as long as you do n. It will give readers a starting point for engaging those of other faiths, by going deeper into human existential questions. Apr 03, 2019 moreover, jesus taught that he was the fulfillment of the old testament.
Other than the fact that pagan religions worshiped multiple gods, there is no difference between polytheistic religions and the monotheistic religions of christianity, judaism, and islam. Jan 01, 2000 jesus among other gods is a book about an authors intellectual journey to get the last word in every conversation. Apr 07, 2012 this was not the basis for jesus christ. Jesus among other gods contrasts the truth of jesus with founders of islam, hinduism, and buddhism, strengthening believers and compelling them to share their faith with our postmodern world. I guess i would just have to ask which other gods he was referring to. Dec 01, 2016 why is jesus the one true god among millions of other gods.
The story of jesus was copied from prior religions to control the people the story of jesus christ is a hoax that was an almost carbon copy of other ancient gods which was. Jesus among other gods by ravi zacharias addresses the uniqueness of jesus christ among the world religions. This question is often asked especially in light of the viral film zeitgeist. Ad 250336 who lived and taught in alexandria, egypt. Jesus is unique as the only founder of a world religion who is still alive.
Purchase includes jesus among other gods facilitators guide. Feb 06, 2002 jesus among other gods provides the answers to the most fundamental claims about christianity, such as. Introduction jesus among other gods by ravi zacharias the purpose of this book is to lay out for you, the reader, why i firmly believe jesus christ to be who he claimed to be the son of the living god, the one who came to seek and to save a lost humanity. Read jesus among other gods the absolute claims of the christian message by ravi zacharias available from rakuten kobo. A fresh look at historys most influential figure available at need prayer. Jesus among other gods provides an informative overview but not an exhaustive study of eastern religions including islam, buddhism, and hinduism. One of the best chapters addresses the existence of evil and suffering. Ravi zacharias is an evangelical christian apologist, evangelist, and the author of more than twenty books, including jesus among other gods.
Marcion believed that jesus was the savior sent by god, and paul the apostle was his chief apostle, but he rejected the hebrew bible and the god of israel. Zacharias contrasts the truth of jesus with the founders of islam, hinduism, and buddhism, providing strong descriptions of each faith and solid defenses for the cause of christ. Zacharias that show how only jesus has the power to radically transform our sinful hearts. Alex watkins powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Jesus among other gods is a brilliant defense of the uniqueness of the christian message. Marcionism was an early christian dualist belief system that originated in the teachings of marcion of sinope in rome around the year 144. The subtitle of ravi zacharias book, jesus among other gods. Jesus among other gods book buy now jesus among other gods leaders guide. Each chapter of the book focuses on one question that jesus was asked, examining how the answer jesus gave distinguishes him and christianity from other religious leaders and religions. And what is more, it will help you fall more in love with jesus, the only way, truth, and life. How is jesus different from other religious leaders. Sep 11, 2014 jesus among other gods by ravi zacharias. In his most important work to date, apologetics scholar and popular speaker ravi zacharias shows how the blueprint for life and death itself is.
With a simple yet penetrating style, zacharias uses rich illustrations to celebrate the power of jesus christ to transform lives. Jesus among other gods christian book distributors. In the lists below, you will find that every attribute that you think is original or unique about your god and christianity, is neither original or unique. In the heretic, bell chides churches for not being ecologically focused, for being antiscience, antigay and antimuslim. Ravi and his wife, margie, have three grown children and reside in. The final chapter is not a question posed to jesus, but a question posed on his behalf, to his followers and to his doubters. A little girl who lived at the edge of a forest wandered off one day into the woods and thought she would explore all the dark secrets of the forest. Can one study the life of christ and demonstrate conclusively that he was and is the way, the truth, and the life. In the book jesus among other gods word, christian apologist ravi zacharias tackles these kinds of tough questions posed by postmodern people. The commandments god broke skeptic heretic atheist. The absolute claims of the christian message new ed by zacharias, ravi isbn.
Zacharias brings alive the unique power of the claims of jesus about himself and the utter relevance of his message today for the human condition. In jesus among other gods, ravi zacharias demonstrates that he is one of the most intellectually gifted as well as spiritually sensitive writers of todays leading apologists for the christian faith. Those of other gods by ryan duncan and more articles, devotionals and current events stories on easter. Was jesus a copy of horus, mithras, krishna, dionysus and. Embed jaminsermons 204867 views 7 years ago ravi zacharias give his talk jesus among other gods to people at menlo park presbyterian church. You shall not go after other gods, the gods of the peoples who are all around you for the lord your god is a jealous god among you, lest the anger of the lord your god be aroused against you and destroy you from the face of the earth.
Ravi is also the president of ravi zacharias international ministries. Jesus among other gods audiobook by ravi zacharias. Additional resource consider going even deeper into this content by reading the book on which this bible study is based. Dont buddha, mohammed and jesus all just represent different paths to the same god. In jesus among secular gods, ravi zacharias and vince vitale challenge the popular isms of the day, skillfully pointing out the fallacies in their claims and presenting compelling evidence for revealed absolute truth as found in jesus. Marcionism, similar to gnosticism, depicted the god of the old testament as a tyrant or demiurge see also god as the devil. Marcions canon, possibly the first christian canon ever compiled, consisted of eleven books. There were various sects among the jewish people, and they did not always agree on what was correct. Increasingly, jesus christ is mentioned as merely one of many religious leaders, yet christians teach that jesus is unique in many ways.
For 70 minutes, the heretic unpacks rob bells beliefs at length, but jesus as the son of god doesnt seem to be among them. Outside of choosing either of my two sons to sit and listen to as they preach, i would most want to hear ravi zacharias. Why is jesus the one true god among millions of other gods. Jesus among other gods 9780849943270 by ravi zacharias. God commanded his people not to go after other gods. Jesus among other gods proposes an intriguing concept. The notorious heretic of the early church jesus is. Jesus among other gods provides the answers to the most fundamental claims about christianity, such as. The heretic is a wonderfully written novel about the spanish inquisition and the impact it had on the jewish population in the 15th century. Ravi zacharias expounds on his book jesus among other gods the bible way to heaven s.