The Problem of Jesus

Answering a Skeptic’s Challenges to the Scandal of Jesus

By: Mark Clark, Ray Johnston - foreword

Narrated by: Mark Clark

The modern world portrays Jesus in many ways for many reasons. Some are well-intentioned but misguided, others are aberrations, and still others have some but not all the essential keys. In order to see and understand the real Jesus and what the Gospels say about him, we have to see him in his first-century context - and work out from there.

Here is a portrait of Jesus that in some ways will affirm what traditional Christianity has always understood about him...and, in other ways, upend it altogether.

Award-winning author Mark Clark delves into the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth: his parables and miracles, his controversial challenge of discipleship and obedience, his seemingly insane claim to be God, and what his death and resurrection (if they did happen) actually mean.

Mark is unafraid to tackle questions such as:

• What would first-century Jews have immediately recognized about Jesus that modern Christians often miss?
• What do the Gospels accomplish, and can we trust them?
• Is there a problem with science and Jesus' miracles?
• What are the barriers stopping people from following him?
• And what is Christianity in light of an accurate portrayal of the object of its faith?

The Problem of Jesus engages with ideas from all realms of study: from Malcolm Gladwell and Jordan Peterson to historians, scientists, and philosophers; from N.T. Wright to C.S. Lewis; from Star Wars to Pretty Woman - all unite to form a breathtaking and accurate portrait of Jesus, the man, the message, and the mission, who forever altered the course of human history.

©2021 Mark Clark (P)2021 Zondervan

Critic reviews

"As a former atheist, I would call this book philosophical dynamite ... The Problem of Jesus will take your thinking about Jesus - and your relationship with him - to whole new levels." (Ray Johnston, pastor and author)

Great book

Great apologetics! Dense enough to fully explain and defend concepts and ideas and principles. yet easy enough to read that you aren't lost! Mark clark is quickly becoming my favorite apologist.

Exceptional!

Mark Clark nailed the apologetics book I’ve been looking for that speaks to both believer and skeptic! Incredibly well researched and presented. This is the one you’ve been waiting to share with your intelligent friends who are confused!!

A Must Read

The ability of Mark to address the skeptic and devout Christian at the same time is unparalleled. He writes as an academic, but also as a friend. This book is challenging and formative and I highly recommend to anyone who has even a remote interest in the story of Jesus.

Answers!

I’ve been doing my own research since coming home to Christ trying to get a clearer understanding and this book brings it all home to me. It was recommended reading by my pastor Dan Kellogg of Gold Creek. Thank you Dan and Mark! I thank God for you both.

This should be a public school text book.

Thank you Mark for putting in the work to pull out this information from other tax and history this by far is one of the best books that when read war listen to you can't but look at Jesus as God or not and more importantly except him for your saviour and God absolutely should be A required reading in all public high schools.

life changing

Mark Clark equips you to have those tough conversations with skeptics. So good! Praise Jesus.

Great Book

In depth and allows you to think about Christ, his resurrection, and septics. Love this book.

Don't miss it

So much to value here. Very informative and challenging to believer and nobeliever, alike. Well done.

Compelling Presentation of the Christian Faith

Mark Clark provides a profound testimony of the Christian faith and his personal life transformation. Provocative, Engaging, Transforming.

Renewal

I gained much insight and reaffirmation from listening to this book. This book answers all the questions about Jesus and life’s struggles for me.