The Book of Jesus: A Treasury of the Greatest Stories and Writings About Christ

by Calvin Miller

From Simon & Schuster, The Book of Jesus is Calvin Miller's collection of stories and writings for readers of all religions interested in learning about Christ.

Drawn from every era of history, this collection of stories, poems, essays, traditional hymns, and celebratory songs is an essential volume for all Christian libraries.

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Theology, Reference, Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Non Fiction

576 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Calvin Miller has written over 40 books of popular theology and inspiration. A former pastor, he is professor of preaching and pastoral ministry at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He and his wife, Joyce, have two grown children.

Reviews

[Michael Audas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miller's research for this book is absolutely incredible. The different perspectives and sources he cites bring his subject, Jesus, into light in ways that would take years to find on the reader's own. Definitely a keeper of a resource.

[Mark AntiSlave · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of writings about Jesus by female and male authors from a broad swarth of Christianity.

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pastor's commonplace. Quotes and poetry from a huge range of authors: Joy Davidman to Billy Graham. Some real gems, but many that were less so for me.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Book of Jesus is a 'treasury of the greatest stories and writings about Christ' compiled by Calvin Miller. There are ten divisions in The Book of Jesus: Jesus: Who He Was; Jesus: His Birth; Jesus: His Friendship With Us All; Jesus: His Becoming One Of Us; Jesus: His Miracles; Jesus: His Teachings; Jesus: His Cross; Jesus: His Resurrection; Jesus: His Continuing Reign; Jesus His Second Coming.

The selections come from a LARGE VARIETY of sources. Some names will likely be familiar to you: Max Lucado, Charles Spurgeon, Billy Graham, C.S. Lewis, John Stott, Martin Luther, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, etc. Other names will probably be as new to you as they were to me: Elton Trueblood, John Baillie, Elijah P. Brown, Clarence Jordan, Lois A. Cheney, Herbert C. Gabhart, etc.

The treasury includes scripture itself (in various translations), poems, essays, stories, devotions, prayers. Not every author is evangelical; not every author is Christian.

Quotes:

There is between Christianity and whatever other religions the distance of infinity. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Christianity is a rescue religion. ~ John R.W. Stott

The birth of Jesus is the sunrise of the Bible. ~Henry Van Dyke

The best way to deal with sin is not to attempt reform but to adore the Savior. ~ Calvin Miller

You cannot make your own cross, but unbelief is a master carpenter at cross-making. You do not choose your own cross, but self-will would try to be your lord and master. Your cross is prepared and appointed by divine love. Accept it cheerfully. You are to carry your cross without raising trivial objections. ~ Charles Spurgeon

You can carry it because the Man of Sorrows knows its weight. Take up your cross, and by the power of the Spirit of God you will soon be in love with it. ~ Charles Spurgeon

To be a Christian is to be reborn, and free, and unafraid, and immortally young. ~ Joy Davidman

This Christ of Christmas is the Creator, mighty and strong. This Christ of Christmas is our Shepherd. He desires to lead us through paths of righteousness. This Christ of Christmas desires to set us apart to walk in holiness, because He is our God. This Christ of Christmas is our healer; body, soul, and spirit. This Christ of Christmas is more than enough to meet our needs in every situation. ~ Pam Whitley

[James Mayuga · Rating 2 out of 5]

This books is a collection of quotations about Jesus from various people past and present from all different theological/political/religious backgrounds and points of views. Because of that, it's not distinctively Christian. Or Christian of a particular theological tradition (which isn't always a bad thing). Even among the Christian quotes, only a few are great. I can imagine non-Christians or new Christians reading this book and getting mixed ideas of who Jesus was and is historically, Biblically and theologically. Admittedly, there are a few quotes that are gems among pebbles, or wheat among chaff in the book. But there are better books you can mine for nuggets of gold that reveal and shine forth the true Glory of Christ. There's too much pyrite ("fool's gold") in this book for me to recommend it.

[Jeff Noble]

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[Tammy Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very real tresury! <3

[Kevin Casto · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazingly wonderful book to draw you closer to Jesus! A great devotional book!!

[Amanda Almeida · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was about 50/50 on the writings chosen. But overall the book was good.