A few months ago I received this book from The Catholic Company to review.  I'm sorry to say it took me that long to read it, but with the new baby, things have been hectic.  I was glad to finally get a chance to read it.

I found this to be a really nice quick read--perfect for a mom with a brand new baby at home.    Giacomo Biffi gives us a profile of Jesus--who he was as a man, as well as who he is as God.  

It says in the introduction:

The intent of this inquiry is to draw people closer to Jesus of Nazareth.  Like those who were with him during his life on earth, we shall first focus on his human side by revealing his personality and character....

We have no photographs, portraits, voice recordings of Christ, or manuscripts written by him.  We do have eloquently phrased and specific information: his words, the testimony of those who were with him and the historical dates surrounding him.

These precious resources have been gathered, organized, compared and contrasted.  The image of Jesus created from them is accurate and truthful.

I highly recommend this book.   I love that it was a quick easy read, and that it paints such a thorough picture of Christ.  I could see this being a great book to give to a new Christian, or even one just beginning their journey.

This review was written as part of The Catholic Company product reviewer program.  Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on The Man Christ Jesus.
 

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