The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away
Southern Christian Writers Conference 2024 Notable Book Award Winner!
Kingdom Book Awards 2026 Finalist!
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"The Trouble With Jesus is both beautifully written and thought provoking. Although Hastings addresses the questions of new Christians and new believers, she also answers longtime believers' lingering questions. Hastings reflects the view-point of the typical skeptic who struggles to understand Jesus's counter-cultural preaching. Her answers and reasoning display her deep belief and her ability to communicate with people of all types and backgrounds. I highly recommend this book. I have read it once and I'm ready to read it a second time to make sure that I have not missed any of Hastings' insightful thoughts." Babs W.
"The virtuous life demands we have exemplars, people we can pattern our lives after to attain a life of virtue. Many claim that Jesus was perfect, but the Bible stories are puzzling. Did Jesus really feed 5000 or did the crowd just share their food? “Sell all your possessions and follow me.” Is that to be taken literally? “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off.” Really? We don’t see many Christians who’ve done so. These are the “Troubles with Jesus’s” teachings that the author explores. If questioning the perfection of Jesus offends you, perhaps you haven’t read the New Testament as deeply as you should have. This book is an intellectual triumph. Thought-provoking but not blasphemous, it’s a serious dive into the miracles, and the life of Jesus. You’ll be better for having read it." Rod S.
"This book, written in contemporary language and style, is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the historical Jesus in the context of today. Constance Hastings has a unique gift for getting at the heart of the gospel and doing it in a way that connects with real-life issues and modern-day problems. If you thought you knew and understood this carpenter's son from 2,000 years ago, read The Trouble With Jesus. It will give you fresh insights and, quite possibly, a brand new perspective on Jesus and His meaning." Mort C.
