Is Jesus the Only Savior? by James R Edwards

by James R. Edwards

In this timely book for believers, inquirers, and skeptics alike, James R. Edwards faces head-on the question of whether or not Jesus is indeed the sole savior of the world. After tracing the currents of modernity from the Enlightenment to the Jesus Seminar, Edwards contends that the assumptions of the most skeptical historical-Jesus scholars are no more intellectually defensible than the claims of faith. He then assembles extensive support to show that Jesus considered himself the unique and saving mission of God to the world. Edwards devotes the second half of the book to discussing Jesus as savior in light of contemporary cultural currents, specifically addressing the thorny issues of religious pluralism, moral relativism, postmodernism, and the quest for world peace. Illustrated with real-life stories, "Is Jesus the Only Savior?" gives a fair hearing to twenty-first-century concerns while upholding historic Christian faith.

Genres: Nonfiction, Religion

Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jeff Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Really enjoyed the historical perspective and the solid encouragement to follow Jesus.

[Dennis Henn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agreed with the reviewer who judged the topics wide-ranging. I especially appreciated the historical and philosophical backdrops he supplied. Edwards supplied copious amounts of Scripture to support his points. He writes with sensitivity to other belief systems without granting them equal status with Christocentric soteriology.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended (and given) to me by tmf. Wonderful book!