Why I Am a Christian

Review "In a time when many Christian authors recommend the claims of Christian faith by descriptions of faith encounters and invitations to 'dance with the myster,' John Stott... offers a clear and compelling account of the theological basis for his own belief.... It's the sort of book that Christians who need a more reasoned, thoughtful approach to their faith will read and then pass along to skeptical friends." -- --Publishers Weekly (November 24, 2003) Product Description John Stott has spent a lifetime wrestling with questions about Jesus both personally and in dialogue with skeptics and seekers around the globe. Now in his new book, Why I Am a Christian he provides a compelling, persuasive case for considering the Christian faith. // John Stott is known world-wide as a as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. His books have sold millions of copies around the world and in dozens of languages. He is Rector Emeritus of All Souls’ Church, Langham Place, London, and founder of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He was named one of The 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America. About the Author John Stott is known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London. Among his many bestselling and widely translated books are Basic Christianity, The Cross of Christ and The Incomparable Christ. From AudioFile This short classic is as much a response to Bertrand Russell's essay "Why I Am Not A Christian" as it is a clear statement of seminal Christian basics. Stott concisely reveals much of his life story while keeping the main theme in focus. Simon Vance captures the spirit of Stott's relationship with Christ and what brought him to it. The greater portion of the book hints at the deep thinking behind Stott's ruminations all while exhibiting humility towards his own ideas. Vance's consistency lets the book flow as he delivers what some might consider to be dry theology. He embraces Stott's humble, spare style to highlight the substance of his apologia. A thoroughly convincing reading of thoroughly convincing prose. S.M.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine