The Jesus I Never Knew
The Jesus I Never Knew
Yancey starts out with the image of Jesus. When he was young he had envisioned Jesus to have angelic features such as, young, handsome, and a compassionate face. It wasn't until he entered into a Christian college, that he was introduced to the real image of Jesus. I had an immediate connection with Yancey. I too had an image of Christ in my head, which consisted of Hollywood portrayals and those in classical paintings. It wasn't till I engaged myself at a Christian college, that I have now received a new and more accurate picture of Christ. His book, The Jesus I Never Knew, questions the reader with the thought, "How many Christians today are in the same position, not fully understanding Christ's mission and purpose?"
Yancey divides the novel into three main sections: "Who He Was," "Why He Came," and "What He Left Behind." The section that I connected with was "Why He Came." I enjoyed reading this section, because he points out key thoughts on......
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