The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus

Saturday, 10th November 2007

Yesterday, I blogged about my visit to SKS Books Warehouse.

I saw a book of children's devotionals called "Faith Factor" (a spoof of "Fear Factor").

But what caught my eye was this book by John R. Cross entitled The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus (hence the title of today's post).

I was planning to get a book for a friend who is somewhat of an intellectual currently searching for answers to the meaning of life.

I turned to the backcover of the book, and this was what was written on it:

It's been called the most misunderstood book in history.

Wars have been fought in its name, scandals have been precipitated by it, politics shaped and reshaped at its word. Theologians have both defended and reviled it. Skeptics have done the same. If you are a typical member of the human race, you have often been perplexed by all the fuss surrounding the Bible. The question remains, What does it really say?

Here is a book that explains the greatest of Bible themes clearly and logically. Rather than focusing on one part and missing the whole the author chronologically binds together the entire text into one great universal drama, looking at events from the perspective of those who experienced history in the making. The results are sometimes comical, sometimes frightening but always true to the intent of the text.

When you are done reading it, you may find yourself believing the Book like you never have before. Or you may decide not to. The author's objective approach leaves that decision up to you.

The synopsis intrigued me so much that I decided to buy 2 copies -- one for him, and the other for myself as well :-)

Anyway, it seems that the book (and workbook!) are being made available by the publisher as a FREE download in PDF format during a limited time period, so you may want to get a copy for yourself.