Most folks think of Jesus as the man who started Christianity. But it turns out he wasn't just a man, and he didn't just start Christianity. Most folks think of Jesus as an other-worldly religious leader, a great moral teacher, or maybe they don't think of him at all. But he had dirty feet, partied, cooked breakfast and got himself killed. If you've never looked closely at the Christian faith or if you've dismissed it as irrelevant, you owe yourself a glance at a Jesus unencumbered by stereotypes. You might be surprised by what you see.

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Review 1 for Jesus With Dirty Feet Christianity for the Curious & Skeptical

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Date:November 18, 2009

Daniel Ross

This book often doesn't match with what the Bible teaches. The chapter on Jesus was the most frustrating because every page he contradicted scripture or made leaps of logic. On page 28-29, Everts says, "He never spoke vaguely...Jesus spoke in the language of parables. Using crystal-clear metaphors..."Jesus used temple in reference to his own body (John 2:19) without explaining: vague. No one understood the parables (Matt 13) hence Jesus' expanations to the disciples. They ask Jesus,"Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field": confusing. On page 52 he tells the parable of the sower (Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8), stating that most people didn't want this kind of teaching, "So most just walked away dissapointed." The Bible doesn't mention anyone leaving dissapointed. The crowds stayed through all of the parables (that they didn't understand) and it was JESUS who left THEM (Matt 13:53, Mark 4:35, Luke 8:19-21). In chapter 6, Everts calls prayer, "enjoyable, satisfying, comfortable"(pg 86) accrediting this definition to Jesus (missed that verse). Three pages later (pg 89) he tells the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14) referencing the tax collector's prayer: beating himself on the chest, saying, "Lord, have mercy on me a sinner" afraid to lift his eyes to heaven. Everts comment is, "Prayer is ... a time to relax and be honest." The tax collector is not relaxed, nor is his prayer "enjoyable, satisfying, comfortable". Sometimes talking to God is hard. These are just a few of the problems with this book. I think the author used a poetic feel good style and anything that detracted from that was omitted or changed. If you want to know Jesus, go search for him in the Bible, God promised that if we search for Him with our whole heart, we will find Him (Jer 29:13). Jesus wasn't very accepting of people who just kinda wanted to know Him (Matt 8:18-22; Matt 16:24-28; Mark 12: 41-44; Mark 14:3-9; Luke 12:8-12; Mark 7:24-30).

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Review 2 for Jesus With Dirty Feet Christianity for the Curious & Skeptical

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Date:July 27, 2008

Jerry Rogers

My youth just finished a summer camp utilizing this book. Much of what is said in the book is absolutely right on, but there is some error the author has allowed. Jesus did wear religious garments and Jesus did write a theological treatise.

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Review 3 for Jesus With Dirty Feet Christianity for the Curious & Skeptical

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Date:January 26, 2003

jonathan soweidy

This is the new More than a Carpenter. Christians can be challenged with their perception of Jesus, and non christians can finally read a book about Jesus without being bored. A must read for all.

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Review 4 for Jesus With Dirty Feet Christianity for the Curious & Skeptical

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Date:August 2, 2000

Jill Murman Payne

I highly recommend this book, both for mature Christians who want a fresh perspective on their beliefs, and especially for anyone who's searching for Jesus without the cliches and stereotypes.The author uses a technique called "sense lines," which almost look like free-verse poetry. The words are simple but the effect is deeply moving, and very effective.I was told this little book is actually a long tract, and I intend to purchase a couple of copies and distribute them to friends and family.

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