Jesus Did It Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments for Christians

by Kent M. Keith

Book Overview

The author of Anyway returns to present an important and inspiring new book illustrating the Paradoxical Commandments through Bible stories and verse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 042521205X
• ISBN13: 9780425212059
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Becoming more Christ-like

I am always looking for new and inspiring ways to improve my life. I found Kent Keith's message in his new book very influencing. If more people were to follow these "commandments", the world would be a kinder place in which to live. This book brought to mind the things we can do to becoming more Christ-like. It was easy to read and I liked the examples from Christ's life that helped to solidify the "commandment" in my mind.

Publishers Weekly is right -

The book is a great introduction to Christian Scripture. It provides a practical, interesting way of understanding the great stories and teachings of the Bible. I'm not a regular church-goer, and I'm not sure I would call myself religious, but this book is straight forward and makes sense of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus in a way that I have never seen before, inviting us to live the paradoxical life that Jesus did.

Guideline for Discipleship

The practical application of Christianity to one's personal life has always been a challenge for the followers of Jesus. In "Jesus Did It Anyway", Kent Keith articulates with clarity and inspiration a straight-forward guide to living the Christian faith. While doctrine is foundational, the paradoxical commandments quickly go beyond belief to the essential qualities of Christian discipleship. These basic principles are taught by all faiths and Kent Keith's words encourage us to work cooperatively toward justice and happiness in our communities.

An Uplifting Read

This book really gets you thinking about what is really important in your life. The aim is to help you find deep personal happiness by focusing on what is truly meaningful. The book is structured around the Paradoxical Commandments. While they were not specifically written with any religion in mind, the message is so universal; they can be understood through parables told in the Bible. This approach offers interesting insights, that any one will find rewarding.

Clear, convincing, encouraging.

In a simple yet eloquent manner, Kent Keith sets forth a very clear call to do good ANYWAY, and gives examples of why and how to find deep meaning today -- even in a world filled with so much darkness and anger and uncertainty. In the same gentle manner as the Savior used in teaching, this book guides us to look beyond all those things that distract and keep focused on living the way Jesus showed us -- and how to find joy now. Even though I'm familiar with the Paradoxical Commandments, this new book made me stop and see things in a different perspective.