Christianity for People Who Aren’t Christians

Uncommon Answers to Common Questions

By: James Emery White

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Are you tired of getting the standard cookie-cutter answers to questions you aren't even asking?

This candid book offers uncommon answers to both classic and bleeding-edge questions you may have about Christians and Christianity, such as:

Is there a God?

Why do the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus matter?

Why is there so much suffering in the world?

Why do Christians think there is only one way to know God?

How do I reconcile the Bible's picture of Christ's followers with the actual Christians I know who have disappointed me?

Covering such topics as astrophysics, social justice, and acceptance of the LGBTQ community, this one-of-a-kind book is perfect for anyone skeptical of Christianity who values honest answers to their honest questions.

©2019 James Emery White (P)2019 Baker Publishing Group

Christian faith

I listened to this book at a Christian and I had constant doubts of my salvation plagued in my mind. This book really brought the clarity I needed to know im saved by the Lord Jesus Christ. He loves every single one of you!

listen to the rational bible,the same narrator.

Tom Parks is doing us all a great favor. I give thanks to God for him. He also reads the rational bible by Dennis Prager. I really didn't think anyone else could do it.

A good take on the fundamentals of Christianity

A pretty good take on the fundamentals of Christianity. I give bonus points for the author’s quoting of C.S. Lewis (my favorite apologist). While this book covers the basics, there were insights that a long-time believer like me had not heard before. It does a good job of tackling topics like hypocrisy and legalism and even helps to explain why there are so many different denominations. I would say that some points were debatable and I do not agree with all his conclusions, but overall I recommend this book for those interested in learning what Christianity is about. Both believers and unbelievers can come away with something from this book, but it is mostly geared toward those who are searching.

Required reading for Christians too!

Christianity for those who aren’t Christians is a quick and exciting read. It reads more like a case procedural than a book about religion. Each topic has been thoroughly researched and explained within our cultural context using both current and historical references. C.S. Lewis plays a prominent role here and as always brings clarity to complicated questions. I also learned C.S. spent way too much time in a British pub and was good friend with J. R. R. Tolkien. Have doubts about tolerance in our society today? Pastor White dissects this issue roiling in our current culture and smartly describes how tolerance for people is not the same thing as tolerating all ideas as equal. The origin of man, how bad things can happen in a world with God, along with a chapter on evolution, are just a few of the topics covered in this fascinating read.

I would like to add that this book is written in a conversational style containing both humor and meticulously researched footnotes and references.

I am reviewing the audio version of this book and the reader is excellent. I liked him better at 1.25 speed but he was very articulate and his reading kept my interest.

I listened to this book in one sitting. I am not sure it all sank in the first time and I can’t wait to listen again. This time with a pen and a notebook.

my intro to Apologetics

I love this book. it is simple but profound in helping to equip me and prepare me to defend my faith.