The Jesus Shock: Unveiling the Profound Encounter with Peter Kreeft

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience a profound encounter with Jesus? To have your perspective on life, faith, and spirituality completely transformed? If so, then "Jesus Shock" by Peter Kreeft is a must-read book that will take you on an extraordinary journey of discovery and enlightenment.

What is the Jesus Shock? It is the shocking revelation of who Jesus truly is and the profound impact this revelation has on our lives. In this groundbreaking book, renowned author and philosopher Peter Kreeft dives deep into the heart of Christianity, unpacking the mysteries surrounding Jesus and his message in a way that will leave readers both awe-inspired and intellectually stimulated.

One of the unique aspects of "Jesus Shock" is Kreeft's ability to connect with readers on a personal level. Through his engaging writing style and personal anecdotes, Kreeft brings the story of Jesus to life, making the reader feel as if they are walking alongside him during his ministry. This intimate approach allows readers to develop a deeper understanding and connection with Jesus, making the shock of his true identity all the more impactful.

Jesus-Shock

by Peter Kreeft(Kindle Edition)

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Throughout the book, Kreeft explores a wide range of topics, from Jesus' birth and childhood to his teachings, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. Using a combination of historical evidence, biblical analysis, and philosophical insights, Kreeft presents a compelling case for the reality of Jesus as the Son of God.

The book also delves into the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Kreeft emphasizes that encountering Jesus is not just about acquiring knowledge or facts about him, but rather, it is about experiencing the living presence of God in our lives. This encounter has the potential to shake the foundation of our beliefs, challenge our preconceived notions, and ultimately lead us to a deeper faith and relationship with God.

The Jesus Shock is not just a book for Christians. Its transformative message is relevant to people of all faith backgrounds or even those who are searching for answers in life. Kreeft's profound insights and thought-provoking arguments will appeal to both the intellectually curious and the spiritually hungry.

Kreeft's writing style is accessible and engaging, making complex theological concepts understandable without compromising their depth and significance. His ability to present profound ideas in a relatable manner is a testament to his expertise as a philosopher and theologian.

While "Jesus Shock" is a profound exploration of Jesus' identity and its impact on our lives, it is also an invitation to embark on a personal journey of encountering Jesus for ourselves. Kreeft's words serve as a catalyst, urging readers to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus and to allow the shock of his true identity to transform their lives.

So, if you are ready to experience the Jesus Shock for yourself, be prepared to have your perspective challenged, your heart stirred, and your faith deepened. Through Peter Kreeft's powerful words, you will embark on a journey that will forever change how you view Jesus and his message.

Embrace the shock. Embrace the transformation. Embrace Jesus.

Jesus-Shock

by Peter Kreeft(Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	524 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	176 pages

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Jesus Shock is the second in a series of short works on seminal concerns of the impact that Jesus Christ made in the world. The first work, The Philosophy of Jesus (St. Augustine’s Press, 2007),explored philosophy in light of Jesus, rather than the other way around. The present work investigates the reception Jesus received both in His lifetime and continuously to the present time, not only from His enemies, but from His friends, a reception of shock, astonishment, even disgust.

  Perhaps a few remarks from the book best explains it:

The point of the book:

 The point of the title: Imagine a storm has downed a telephone wire so that everyone who touches it is shocked in every cell of his body. Well, the storm of God’s crazy love has “downed” (incarnated) Jesus, and everyone who touches this “live wire” is shocked in every cell of his soul.

 The question of the book: Why is “Jesus” the most non-neutral, the most controversial, the most embarrassing name in the world? Why is talking about Jesus like talking about sex?

 This whole book is really about a single movie line, the greatest line in the greatest movie in history. Bet you know what it is.

 Jesus-Shock is about the Real Presence of Christ in the Gospels and in the Eucharist. It

is not about the theology of the Real Presence, but about the experience of Him there, and about the experience of everyone in the Gospels who met Him.

 What was the bitterest controversy of the Protestant Reformation, both between Protestants and Catholics and between different Protestant denominations, the one that had both sides calling the other not just heretics but devils?   

 Answer: It was not Justification by Faith, the hallmark of the Reformation, even though that question is about nothing less momentous than how to be saved, how to get to Heaven. It was not the relation between religion and politics, even though that was a matter of life or death (literally, on battlefields and at guillotines and hangings) and not just a matter of truth or falsity, or of good or evil. It was not about the sufficiency of the Bible, or the corruption in the Church, or the relation between the Bible and the Church. It was not about the Pope, and the governance of the Church. It was not about Mary or saints or angels or Purgatory. It was not about the Incarnation or the Trinity or the Atonement.

 It was about the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

 Jesus-Shock, in addressing this controversy forcefully and faithfully, shows the reasons why to this day the name of “Jesus” stirs up controversy, even revulsion, in polite society. In the true spirit of ecumenism, it also points the way toward a true rapprochement among His modern-day disciples.