King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus

Not as good as his earlier book, Reason For God. This books reads like a series of sermons from the book of Mark. There are some particularly fascinating and rewarding insights. I enjoyed the last chapter about the happy ending, which as a Christian I really believe and that makes so much difference in how I feel and live my life. I could have given the book a five star rating if it was more scholarly. He assumes much from his theological background that he doesn't support. A decent read non the less. ( )

NCLA Review -Author Timothy Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, has been called a C.S. Lewis for the Twenty-first Century. This is a fitting comparison for he writes of Jesus as both a historical figure and a risen Savior. Keller explores the life of Christ as written in the Gospel of Mark and notes that the truth of the story of death and resurrection is a victory for all Christians. He writes for both believers and skeptics using words, references and stories that are clear to all. The message delivered in this book was first given in a series of sermons for Keller’s church. This eminently readable and thought provoking book would serve well for use as the basis of a study group on the Gospel of Mark, the historical Jesus or an exploration of a personal relationship with our Savior. ( )

I'm reading Keller's "King's Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus"

Based on a sermon series through the book of Mark, Keller invites the reader to examine Jesus as the King who came to die. Great insights on the heart of the gospel message throughout the book of Mark. ( )

This is an excellent read and I highly recommend it. Tim Keller is one of the best Christian communicators alive. King's Cross is a study of Mark's gospel, breaking it into 2 parts. The first looks at the identity of Jesus while the second looks at the purpose of Jesus. Keller pastors a large church in NYC (Manhatten), largely composed of 20 and 30-somethings. If you are a pastor, I suspect that is about as tough an audience as you can find. I can tell that this is the primary audience he is speaking to in King's Cross, although I will hasten to add that it justs makes it a better book for those of us much further down life's road. I found it hard to put down and highly recommend it. ( )