THE UNKNOWN JESUS

by Dan Watson

The Unknown Jesus is a compilation of two previous releases, Minister of Conflict and the Cost of Discipleship. The book explores the Jesus of the Gospels, presenting him as a character far more complex and multi-faceted than the man with whom many people choose to identify, to promote, and to venerate. Minister of Conflict examines the issues over which Jesus of Nazareth battled with members of the various Jewish factions he encountered as he made his bid for control of the hearts and minds of his countrymen. Revealing the often confrontational and fiery side of Jesus, the text explores a number of thematic elements that emerge from within the pages of the Gospels, including Jesus and his interaction with publicans and sinners and his practice of making revisions to the Law. Each of the subjects is explored in a detail that exposes the intense nature of the conflict that developed and which eventually led to the arrest, trials, and execution of Jesus. the Cost of Discipleship is a study of the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth relative to the demands that he made of those early disciples who chose to follow him in pursuit of his calling. The text examines the mission of Jesus, providing evidence of what his purpose was, and explores the message of Jesus, examining the crux of what he was teaching. The book creates a portrait of Jesus, and develops a model for the type of follower that he was seeking. The text draws comparisons between the expectations that Jesus envisioned for his first century followers and Christianity as it is practiced in the twenty-first century. The author draws a startling conclusion relative to the vast majority of Christians and Christianity as a whole based on the evidence that is uncovered in the work. The argumentation of the book is fully sustained by appropriate source testimony, and citations are provided to enable the reader to further explore each area under consideration. The book was written in an unbiased manner and is intended to be enjoyed by all audiences. The book was authored by a former member of MENSA.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2013