David Robertson, author of The Dawkins Letters, was told by the leader of an atheist society: "Okay, I admit that you have destroyed my atheism, but what do you believe?" His answer was "I believe in and because of Jesus." This book shows us why Jesus is the reason to believe. In response to the shout of "God is not Great" by the late Christopher Hitchens, David shows us why Jesus is God and is Great.
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Magnificent Obsession: Why Jesus is Great
David Robertson, author of The Dawkins Letters, was told by the leader of an atheist society: "Okay, I admit that you have destroyed my atheism, but what do you believe?" His answer was "I believe in and because of Jesus." This book shows us why Jesus is the reason to believe. In response to the shout of "God is not Great" by the late Christopher Hitchens, David shows us why Jesus is God and is Great.
David Robertson, author of The Dawkins Letters, was told by the leader of an atheist society: "Okay, I admit that you have destroyed my atheism, but what do you believe?" His answer was "I believe in and because of Jesus." This book shows us why Jesus is the reason to believe. In response to the shout of "God is not Great" by the late Christopher Hitchens, David shows us why Jesus is God and is Great.
David Robertson, author of ‘The Dawkins Letters’ and ‘Magnificent Obsession’, is a well–known pastor and apologist who is passionate about engaging culture with the message of Christ.
Table of Contents
Introduction 11
1 Man 23
2 Miracles 39
3 Messenger 57
4 Murdered 77
5 Marvellous 95
6 Meaning 113
7 Mission 131
8 Modern 151
9 Maranatha 173
10 Magnificent 193
Conclusion: Final Letter to the Reader 219
P.S. 237
What People are Saying About This
Gary McLelland - Atheist
David and I disagree on a great many things, but we are unified understanding the importance of this ongoing debate.
R. T. Kendall - Previous minister of Westminster Chapel
Beautifully written, laced with tasteful humour, here is a book you can give to your non-Christian friends.
Alistair Begg - Senior Pastor
We will share this 'Magnificent Obsession' so that ... friends may discover not only what it means but why it matters.
From the Publisher
We will share this 'Magnificent Obsession' so that ... friends may discover not only what it means but why it matters. ~ Alistair Begg (Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio)
I love this book! It's an excellent, conversational introduction to Christianity for non-Christians and new Christians who are wrestling with questions. ~ Jon Bloom (President, Desiring God, Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Dragons have been slain, elephants in the room exposed and becoming a disciple of Jesus becomes totally logical and liberating. ~ David Meredith (Mission Director, Free Church of Scotland, Inverness)
David and I disagree on a great many things, but we are unified understanding the importance of this ongoing debate. ~ Gary McLelland (Atheist, blogger and secular campaigner, Edinburgh, Scotland)
Beautifully written, laced with tasteful humour, here is a book you can give to your non-Christian friends. ~ R. T. Kendall (Previous minister of Westminster Chapel, London)
Engaging and insightful... This book is useful no matter what your experience and where you stand on matters of faith. ~ Tim Keller (Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City, New York)
David Meredith - Mission Director
Dragons have been slain, elephants in the room exposed and becoming a disciple of Jesus becomes totally logical and liberating.
Jon Bloom - President
I love this book! It's an excellent, conversational introduction to Christianity for non-Christians and new Christians who are wrestling with questions.
