Jesus the Christ

I am so pleased to be finished with this book! I really enjoyed it, but it was dense - lots of information, small print, end notes after every chapter with even smaller print, cross references. I think I've been reading this since February, and that's a really long time for me to be reading the same book.

It's a hard book to talk about, since it is so personal, but I really enjoyed it. Several times, I would have to put the book aside and think about it. My favorite part has been how it takes the 4 gospels and goes chronologically by what happened. It helped me sort of put things into place, when events happened.

Part gospel harmony, part historical explanation, and part doctrinal interpretation, Jesus the Christ follows the pre-mortal, mortal, and post-mortal mission of the Savior by interpreting the scriptures.

I really did enjoy the outmoded writing style. While Talmage’s scholarly tone makes it difficult to read quickly at first, I found it beautiful (and not as difficult) once I got used to it. It is clear Talmage is a Bible scholar, and he clarifies the context of the parables, the Jewish dissension, and other aspects of New Testament life with which I was unfamiliar: Talmage puts the New Testament events in context.

Talmage is also a scholar of Mormon doctrine, as his research and commentary gave me insights into the continuing nature of show more the mission of Jesus Christ. While he only briefly referred to the pre-mortal and post-mortal ministry of the Savior, he did regularly complement his New Testament commentary with references to Latter-day scripture.

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I had to be in full-on study mode when I read this, otherwise everything would go in one ear and out the other. Even when I was prepared, I still missed things, which is why I'm certain I'll read this again. But for my first time through the book, I learned a lot about the savior and have a better understanding of his ministry. I really enjoyed including this book as part of my scripture study the last several months.

This book written 100 years ago about the most important person who ever lived on the earth is still not just relevant, but important. About 2000 years ago, Jesus, who is The Christ was born, lived, and died. He is unique in history in many ways. He was the only person who never sinned. He had the power over death, the elements, and the power to forgive sins.

Chapter 4 explained the significance of "I AM." It had long puzzled me why the guards would fall down when Jesus said that he was the person they sought.

It is valuable to reread the best books from time to time. I am glad that our local church leaders challenged us to read it before April 6 this year.

I first read this book when I was 19 after finishing the New Testament for the first time; then, I read the New Testament again with a whole new insight and perspective! Great historical background, even though of a pendantic style no longer in vogue. Highly recommended, and it will also improve most people's vocabulary!

I've read this front to back three times, and I enjoy it more each time. This is by a Mormon writer, and so has a Mormon bias, but there are many references to other scholarly and historical works on the life of Christ by non-Mormons. It can certainly be appreciated by any Christian looking to learn more about Christ and his life. I highly recommend this and any of Talmage's other books.

It was nice to refresh my memory as to the contents of this book. The coming of Christ to the earth is so remarkable that how can I manage to say anything conveying even a hint of it's significance.

John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Listening to it in audio format I didn't feel that I got as much out of it as from reading a printed copy.