The Problem of Jesus by Mark Clark
An approachable case for Jesus that suits believers more than committed skeptics.
The short version
- Christians wanting an approachable overview of who Jesus was
- Small groups and new believers
- Readers who enjoy pop culture woven into theology
- You want rigorous philosophical engagement with objections
- You have already read N. T. Wright and want something new
What owners like
- Conversational and easy to read
- Brings history and theology together in digestible chapters
- Encourages readers to dig deeper into faith questions
Common complaints
- Leans heavily on quotations from other writers rather than original argument
- Answers to tough objections can feel shallow
- Better suited to believers than to committed skeptics
- Some readers object to its stance on exclusivity and the atonement
Based on Goodreads reader reviews, publisher details on Christianbook and Booktopia, and the author's own book page..
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What it does
A Christian apologetics book by pastor Mark Clark that looks at Jesus's life, claims, miracles, death and resurrection and responds to common skeptical objections.
- Reads Jesus in his first century Jewish setting
- Covers the parables, miracles, the cost of discipleship and the claim to be God
- Addresses the reliability of the Gospels and the question of science and miracles
- Draws on N. T. Wright, C. S. Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson, plus films like Star Wars
- Follows the author's earlier book The Problem of God, a 2018 Word Award winner
A readable choice for Christians and curious newcomers who want an accessible case for the historical Jesus with plenty of pop culture references. Readers who are genuine skeptics often find it relies on quoting other scholars, especially N. T. Wright, and stays at the surface of the hardest objections.
How it compares
Specs
- Author
- Mark Clark
- Publisher
- Zondervan (HarperCollins)
- Published
- February 23, 2021
- Pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780310108306
- Size
- 8.4 x 5.5 inches
Questions
Who is Mark Clark?
A pastor and author who founded Village Church; his other books include The Problem of God and The Problem of Life.
How long is The Problem of Jesus?
The paperback runs 352 pages.
Do I need to read The Problem of God first?
No. It covers a different subject and does not depend on the earlier book.
Is it written for skeptics?
It is framed as a response to skeptics, but readers say it suits believers and seekers best.
Sources
- Christianbook: The Problem of Jesus by Mark Clark
- Goodreads: The Problem of Jesus by Mark Clark
- Booktopia: The Problem of Jesus
- Pastor Mark Clark: Books and courses
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