Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering by David Gregory

Jan 28, 2009

Lori rated it

I totally forgot that I own this and read it.
See how unmemorable it was?

Its a great idea for a book.
To sit down with Jesus and ask him anything you ever wanted to know. The chance to reaffirm your beliefs. Or in my case, the chance to shed those layers of doubt, and constant questioning.

Bleh. It just did not deliver. The writting was quite bland. It felt to me as tho the writer had written a persuasive essay about religion, and knew if he marketed it that wa...more

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Nov 23, 2008

Shellie rated it

This was a short book but very eye-opening!! Everyone should read this book!

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Jan 27, 2012

Austin Holiman rated it

When I opened the package I received from the UPS man yesterday evening it would be an understatement to say I was a little unimpressed. The book was extremely thin; and I really didn’t see how it could deliver anything worthwhile in only 100 pages. I was wrong. Dinner With a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering by David Gregory is perhaps one of the most clever, interesting reads that I’ve had the pleasure to go through in a long time. I’m sitting here writing this less than an ...moreWhen I opened the package I received from the UPS man yesterday evening it would be an understatement to say I was a little unimpressed. The book was extremely thin; and I really didn’t see how it could deliver anything worthwhile in only 100 pages. I was wrong. Dinner With a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering by David Gregory is perhaps one of the most clever, interesting reads that I’ve had the pleasure to go through in a long time. I’m sitting here writing this less than an hour and a half from when I turned the first page. I breezed through it in one sitting, but found myself stopping several times and demanding answers from myself.

Starting out the main character Nick receives an invitation in his mailbox from a stranger. I know, I know I almost stopped here because it seemed eerily similar to another book in the religious realm. But David Gregory starts bringing forward some really convicting thoughts from the get-go. Mainly, do I have time for Jesus? The main character battles with this early on when he receives the dinner invitation, he works hard and his schedule chock-full. Doesn’t sound too far off from many of us, does it?

Nick discusses the hypocrisy he has encountered from the many religious people in his life; and his lack of really knowing Jesus. Perhaps one of the greatest thoughts that David Gregory comes up with is, do we really know who Jesus is? Furthermore, do we have time for him? What do we know about God’s plan? How is God’s system of grace set up? (The author does provides a fantastic illustration of grace in pages 43-45, really getting to the point that grace is what we need, not what we deserve. Although I think he negates the role that works does play in the scheme of things-see James chapter 2).

Throughout the book we see different scenes as Jesus and Nick eat dinner together; the chapters are broken down in: Appetizer, Main Course, Dessert, Coffee format. All the while David Gregory remain on point continually bringing up great thoughts such as the fact that God provides the evidence before he asks us to believe, utilizing secular sources and passages from the Bible. In this section, Jesus and Nick are discussing the evidences for him [Jesus] and in turn my favorite passage from the book develops:

“So when these men wrote accounts of my life, they describe themselves as failing to believe beforehand, failing to believe afterward, and only believing after they were hit in the face with evidence, and even then they stayed in hiding, afraid of the authorities. Is that the way you would portray yourself if you wanted people to follow you in a cause?”

“It’s possible,” I answered. Improbable, perhaps, but possible.
“For what purpose?” He lifted a fork to his cake. “So they could be impoverished, persecuted, and finally martyred?”

“Lots of people have died for believing something false.”

“Yes, for a false philosophy or false religious belif. But this is different. We’re talking about people who willingly died for their belief in a historical event. They were there. They saw whether it happened. They all said it happened, even though saying so brought them nothing but suffering and death. People don’t die for something they know is a lie, especially when it brings them no benefit.” (pg. 66)

Perhaps the best point Gregory brings up is that being religious isn’t enough. Being merely devoted will get us nowhere, we have to be in a relationship with God to enter into Heaven.

David Gregory really shines in Dinner With a Perfect Stranger. The little book brings up great thought, after great thought. My only fear is that it is so good, I worry that many readers will carry around a tattered, well-used copy while their Bible is gathering dust on the bookshelf.

*Always remember that authors are mere men, they are not perfect and are not inspired. I would recommend anyone who reads any book of a religious nature to go through it while consulting the Bible. I do not necessarily agree with everything theologically with everything David Gregory puts forth in this book, and as always I caution all readers to remember that the Bible is God’s authority in all things. II Timothy 3:16-17
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Aug 29, 2011

Heather Adams rated it

I would be interested to hear what a non-Christian would make of this book. I am a Christian and, although I didn't think it was life-changing, it was an intriguing, quick read. This book reminded me in some ways of The Shack, but I think this one is definitely better written. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger does not necessarily delve very deeply into the issues raised; I would describe it as an introduction, which is why I think it might be useful to a non-Christian who wants an introduction to...more

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Aug 15, 2011

Lisa rated it

This little book isn’t your typical small, quick, superficial read. It’s actually more of the opposite! It may be small but the contents are thought provoking and reflective. For me, it’s a book that I’m going to have to read more than once to digest it all!
Skepticism abounds in the beginning of the book. From thinking the invitation is a joke from his friends to doubting Jesus at the beginning of dinner---“Tell me (Yesh), can you turn this wine back into water?”. Who can blame Nick? It’s ...more

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Aug 19, 2011

Theresa rated it

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Recommended to Theresa by: GoodReads Giveaway

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I had won my copy of Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory in a giveaway on GoodReads.com.

The title and premise of the book intrigued me. I do so love reading novels about religion, religious history, and the like. I picked up the book to glance through it and commenced reading; the book being only 100 pages did not take me long to finish.

When Nick first received his invite to have dinner with Jesus, he was certain it was a joke being played on him by his office b...moreI had won my copy of Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory in a giveaway on GoodReads.com.

The title and premise of the book intrigued me. I do so love reading novels about religion, religious history, and the like. I picked up the book to glance through it and commenced reading; the book being only 100 pages did not take me long to finish.

When Nick first received his invite to have dinner with Jesus, he was certain it was a joke being played on him by his office buddies. But when Nick shows up to dinner the night unfolds into something he did not expect.

I enjoyed the way the chapters where laid out; the events unfolding from receiving the invitation to being seated, glancing at the menu, appetizers, etc… all the way through to getting the bill and going home.

Although in the beginning Nick treats the dinner as a test to get this “actor” to crack --- “Tell me, can you turn this wine back into water?” He soon finds himself engaged in a conversation the like of which he has not had since his college years.

I liked how some of Nick’s questions were answered with parables, for instance, when Jesus asks Nick if he would give his life in the place of his daughters if she had committed a crime and was sentenced to death to explain Jesus dying for our sins. And although a lot of the questions Nick asked and the answers Jesus gave seemed to me to be the norm; ones I have heard many times before there were others I had not heard. The two touched on many of the other religions, Buddhism, Islam to name two.

As dinner progresses Nick realizes this man who claims to be Jesus knows a great deal about Nick’s life and the possibility that he is telling the truth starts to weigh in on Nick’s mind.

Reading the book as a novel and not as someone trying to preach to me made the book quite enjoyable. Personally, I feel that a lot of people are missing out on some excellent writing due to the fact that they cannot read a “Christian” novel because they are certain they are trying to be converted.
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Aug 17, 2011

Pilar rated it

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory was such a treat. I never read a book so quickly in my life, I just couldn't put it down.

The premise of this book is that Nick Cominsky receives an anonymous dinner invitation. The invitation reads, "You are invited to dinner with Jesus of Nazareth at Milano's Restaurant." Nick believes he is being set up by his co-workers and figures he has nothing to lose by going.

When Nick arrives to the restaurant, he is ...more

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Jul 30, 2011

Christopher M. rated it

It wasn't a bad book, but it just didn't suck me in. The content was very basic, so it was probably more useful to someone rather unfamiliar with Christianity. It wasn't terribly interesting, but it did precede "The Shack," so I'd have to give it the originality nod over that book. Honestly, the idea of a person being invited to dinner with Jesus is interesting in concept, but the Jesus in this story too often comes off like a mainstream American Evangelical. Not that that's necessaril...more

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Dec 07, 2008

Brin rated it

"Dinner With a Perfect Stranger" was on of the best and most factual book i have ever read. All though the plot could be altered a bit the main idea was great. Things that were said made me reflect on my life and made me think of things that i dont normally think about.
This book is about a man who is asked out to dinner by an anonymous person. Thinking it is his friends messing with him, he reluctantly goes. Once he gets there at his table is a man he's never met. Th...more

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Jan 13, 2012

booklady rated it

Shelves: 2012, education, fiction, fantasy, religion, scripture, spiritual, favorites, worth-reading-over-and-over

Have you ever wanted to have dinner with Jesus? I know I have! Dinner ... lunch ... breakfast ... a glass of water ... just a chance to talk—I’d settle for that.

The premise of David Gregory’s book, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation worth considering, is that the main character Nick Cominsky receives an invitation to a dinner with Jesus. I’ve read the arguments pro and con for this book and this review isn’t praise or scorn for the writing, because that is the means t...moreHave you ever wanted to have dinner with Jesus? I know I have! Dinner ... lunch ... breakfast ... a glass of water ... just a chance to talk—I’d settle for that.

The premise of David Gregory’s book, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation worth considering, is that the main character Nick Cominsky receives an invitation to a dinner with Jesus. I’ve read the arguments pro and con for this book and this review isn’t praise or scorn for the writing, because that is the means to the end, or the tabletop. Anyone who complains about the surface on which his/her food is served isn’t very hungry. A table needs to be clean and well-presented; anything beyond that is superfluous. But we all know that there is great deal more to food than it being clean and well-presented. It needs to meet nutritional requirements, be balanced, well-prepared and sufficient. In this book, the table is just fine, however, it is the food—the substance which matters—and it is very fine.

Gregory’s purpose in writing DwaPS is to give us a fantasy—actually THE fantasy, well anyway, those of us who fantasize and dream of our encounter with the Divine. Although that should be all of us, the reality of course is it isn’t. If Jesus—God—is a real person to you, at some point in your life, you have wondered what it will be like to meet Him. DwaPS gives you the opportunity to experience that longing in one potential encounter, the difference being the main character, Nick, doesn’t believe in who He is talking to. What this book will be like for each individual reader will have to be as different as his/her relationship—or lack thereof—with the Almighty and to a certain extent with individual expectations and how tightly we hold them. Will we allow God to surprise and woo us with a Love more perfect than we can ever imagine or would we rather hold on to our own ideas?

Speaking for myself I was totally present at that dinner, except I didn’t have Nick’s skepticism. I drank in Jesus’ every word, answer, and gesture. I wasn’t Cinderella at the ball obviously, but I was having the time of my life and wanting the night to go on forever. Jesus was my Prince Charming and everything I hoped He would be. He was—is—Perfect, but in my case, He wasn’t a stranger, although He is mysterious and elusive.

Nick asked the questions, which probably made for a more interesting book. I kept having flashbacks to disastrous dates when I was a tongue-tied shy teen on a first date. I could see myself just staring at Jesus … with my mouth hanging open!

Sorry for the mixed metaphors, but when we are talking about God, we do grasp for something familiar to help our audience understand what we mean … all the while knowing we are falling way short of the Truth.

Well worth reading!

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Deacon Norm from our parish said he received this as a Christmas gift. As he described it in RCIA class last week I was so excited to read it. I LOVE the play on words in the title ... of course you know who the 'perfect' stranger is, right? ☺ (less)

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Jul 27, 2011

Meagan Myhren-bennett rated it

Recommends it for: Christians, book groups

Recommended to Meagan by: Blogging for Books

Shelves: christian, friendship, mercy

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger
By David Gregory

Nick Cominsky has received an invitation to dinner with Jesus of Nazareth. Thinking that he is the target of a practical joke Nick shows up. What follows is nothing like what Nick expected.

Who is this man claiming to be Jesus? As Jesus asks and answers questions, Nick is forced to admit that much of what the world offers is empty and meaningless. Then Jesus tells him that God restores relationships - God’s with human...more

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May 21, 2008

Chance added it

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I have always been taught or seen Christ a boring, enlightened, and reserved person. I like how this book gives a contemporary out look on Christ, with a little humor added in. That is the kind of God I serve. My God laughs, dances, and holds me so tightly in his arms, wisdom, and in his kingdom. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It would be a great book for a non-believer but yearns to gather information....to learn. Thanks

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Aug 04, 2007

fleegan rated it

This book was interesting. It's about a normal guy who receives a dinner invitation at a fancy Italian restaurant with Jesus of Nazereth. The guy thinks it's a hoax that his friends are playing so he goes along with it. At first he doesn't think that the other guy is Jesus. But as the dinner goes on it gets kinda strange 'cos the Jesus guy knows things about his life.
Good book, short read (100 pages), and the theology was sound.

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Jun 17, 2008

Stephanie rated it

For anyone looking for a little spiritual guidance in a super-easy to read format, this is great book. It took all of 2 hours to read so it did not require a big commitment. I would compare the book to the first few chapters of "Mere Christianty" by CS Lewis, but in a story-like setting. I found the writing to approachable and thought-provoking, making it a great book for a little self-reflection and insight.

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Aug 03, 2011

Rebekah added it

I liked this book because it catches the today life of many who were raised Christian or who are currently Christian and have slipped slowly away from walking with God.

I also find that it is very encouraging in showing that God always wants to be there for you but you have to choose to except his invitation.

Life seems so complicated and yet Christ shows that truly if you seek him and take refuge in his strength then you can get through anything. He's always there for you... you just have to c...more

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May 28, 2011

Diana Camren rated it

I found this book while taking care of a friend who was sick. It is a short and quick read and even if you already know Jesus, you find yourself wanting to know more. I have found this book to be a great eveangelism tool. I have given it to many and it is an uninvasive way to introduce Jesus to people who aren't always open to asking or being asked in person. I have found that many people do open it up and start reading and once they do they can't stop. I read the entire book to someone in 2 ho...more

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Dec 02, 2008

Joi rated it

Shelves: fiction, religion, reviewed

Somewhat in the vein of Ravi Zacharias's Conversations series, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory is an attempt to address some of the major tenets of contemporary Christianity. Due to its brevity (it weighs in at only 100 pages), Dinner tends to gloss over very heavy issues. Gregory touches on why bad things happen, the nature of fallenness, the need & result of grace, the existence of heaven and hell, the reliability of the Bible, a comparison of Christianity to other religions, ...more

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Dec 03, 2011

Christy rated it

This is the second time this year I have read this book.. If I could give it better than 5 out of 5, I would. It is one of the greatest explanations of the gospel, God's love and forgiveness that I have read in some time, other than the Bible its self. Nick, a cynical, but very successful business man, receives a mysterious dinner invitation - an invitation to dine with Jesus of Nazareth. Who could imagine - dinner with Jesus. Thinking that his friends or the local church is playing a trick on ...more

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Sep 04, 2009

Connie Klever rated it

Shelves: adult-fiction

O.K., this book reminds me a bit of "The Shack". A thirty-something business man is invited to dinner by Jesus. The entire story takes place in a restaurant while the two are having dinner. All the "usual" questions are asked to find out whether or not Jesus is really Jesus. Once this has been determined, Jesus offers some insight that inevitably helps this man appreciate his life & wife a bit more, understand his role as a husband, father, human being. I hate to sound so neg...more

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Apr 30, 2011

Andree Thynne rated it

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Shelves: own, religion, reviewed

David Gregory's "Dinner With a Perfect Stranger" comes across as a personal essay much more than a conversation between two people at dinner. The author sets out to try and dismiss other religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam by way of using the Bible as evidence that Christianity is the only way. Whilst his arguments are a little convincing, he fails to acknowledge that all religions - regardless of which ones they are - all lead to one thing: God. What the author's believes ...more

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Aug 20, 2011

Becky rated it

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I won this book in a FirstReads giveaway and it was a very easy, simple and intriguing read. I really enjoyed the concept of the book and even learned a thing or two, but it didn't blow my mind or change my life forever. But, it does make you think- what would it be like if you had dinner with Jesus Christ? I have faith in him wholeheartedly and I know it would be a profound experience. I would learn so much from him and the main character in this book did. I think it would make an impact in any...more

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May 21, 2010

Sheryl rated it

The premise of Dinner with a Perfect Stranger sounded interesting enough. A man, Nick Cominsky who is consumed by work and the demands of life, is invited to and has dinner with Jesus. Initially, Nick believes it to be a prank. But their conversation touches on everything from faith, religion, punishment of sin, and more, and leaves Nick a changed man.

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is a very quick and easy, sometimes thought-provoking read. It was relatively basic and not terribly de...more

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Oct 25, 2010

Rodney rated it

Overall, not a bad book. I think the concept in it is a little over-simplified, but for someone who has some serious questions about a difficult topic, this book is not a bad starting point. Any serious study would require a much more in-depth look. My problem with this is that it's too easy. What I mean is that the character to whom Jesus is speaking is highly intelligent and can grasp what are difficult topics with ease...something most people would struggle with. If you want a basic intr...more

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Jun 18, 2009

Meg rated it

This is the assigned summer reading for my freshmen class, and I must say I am looking forward to their reviews on it. The book premise - dinner with Jesus - was put into action extremely quick. Thought the conversation that "Jesus" and Nick have is very intriguing, but did also demonstrate the authors bias against other religions of the world. How Gregory handled Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism really unsettled me because it did not seem to be done with much tact. Though the book di...more

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Mar 06, 2010

Ruth rated it

What would you do if you received an invitation to have dinner with Jesus? After receiving his invitation, Nick must decide what to do. Surely this is a joke planned by his friends. When he shows up for his dinner date, however, he realizes that this was certainly an elaborate hoax that has taken an inordinate amount of time for his friends to pull off or is this perhaps not a joke at all? Nick has taken some coursework on religion so he figures he will have a go at his companion and ask some...more

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Feb 05, 2012

Robert Brase rated it

This book was recommended to me by my wife and here I must say thank you. Nick receives a dinner invitation to a nice Italian restaurant, from Jesus. Thinking his friends are pulling a prank on him he decides to go to the restaurant at the appointed time. What ensues is a very interesting dinner conversation that the reader is drawn into. I felt that this book spoke well to my beliefs and I enjoyed it very much. For others not of the Christian persuasion there may be some parts that would be ups...more

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Feb 05, 2010

Nikki Faith rated it

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I enjoyed the narrative style and I loved the scenario explored. It was fascinating, and I really love the notion that your eternal life doesn't start when you die, but can start here and now if you let it. However, I was disappointed when Jesus explained to the narrator how all the other religions are "wrong." My personal take is that all religions have a piece of the pie and in some incomprehensible way all work together. I have deep respect for all religions, and I didn't like he...more

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Sep 03, 2011

Judith added it

In Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering, author David Gregory tells the story of Nick, a businessman in Cincinnati who receives an invitation to eat dinner with Jesus of Nazareth.

With chapter titles such as, "The Invitation," "The Seating," "The Appetizer," "The Bill," etc., the reader feels like he or she is another guest at the table. The book moves at a good pace through Nick's experience, beginning with...more
In Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering, author David Gregory tells the story of Nick, a businessman in Cincinnati who receives an invitation to eat dinner with Jesus of Nazareth.

With chapter titles such as, "The Invitation," "The Seating," "The Appetizer," "The Bill," etc., the reader feels like he or she is another guest at the table. The book moves at a good pace through Nick's experience, beginning with his assumption that it is all a practical joke.

The dialogue is regularly interrupted by the waiter bringing the next course (and thus starting a new chapter) and by descriptions of the restaurant and food, as well as by descriptions of the thoughts going through Nick’s mind, so it doesn’t have the feel of an apologetics Q&A book.

Author Gregory has written a twist on the classic apologetics book, giving it the form of a dialogue between Jesus Christ and Nick, a man who could easily live down the street from you, a man with a wife and child, trying to find balance between work and home, feeling the tension of keeping his job at the cost of disappointing his wife, basically experiencing normal life in today’s world.

As such, Nick is a man who has all the typical questions and doubts about Christianity that many living in our postmodern world do. His questions are answered in a thoughtful, respectful way, leading him to Truth.

I think this book would make a good gift to a questioning friend, but it would definitely depend on the friend. I’m not sure this style would go over well with everyone. (My advice: read it first before giving it away.)

I also think this book is a good one for believers to read, because it shows how to relate to skeptics with a gracious tone and answer questions winsomely. In addition, the book provides the reader with lots of specific answers to specific questions the people around us are asking.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review, as part of their Blogging for Books program. The opinions expressed are my own. (less)

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Sep 05, 2011

Marianne rated it

Shelves: christian-reading

A short, pleasing read about the free gift of grace -- capably written, very plausible, and doctrinally sound. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that it wasn't "amazing" -- other books have touched me more deeply and provoked greater soul-searching. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger does, however, reaffirm a Christian's faith in Jesus Christ as the one and only way to heaven.

If you enjoyed Dinner with a Perfect Stranger I'd like to recommend what I consider a natu...more

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Apr 24, 2009

Kristi rated it

Shelves: theological-interest, first-reads

Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering is a slim volume best suited for a light-weight philosopher interested in the claims of Jesus Christ. The plot of the book centers on a dialogue in a restaurant between a man, Nick, in a turbulent marriage mostly disinterested in religion, and the actual Jesus, reincarnated if you will on earth as himself in the 21st century. The plot being centered on dialogue results in a lack of depth or development to the characters themselves...moreDinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering is a slim volume best suited for a light-weight philosopher interested in the claims of Jesus Christ. The plot of the book centers on a dialogue in a restaurant between a man, Nick, in a turbulent marriage mostly disinterested in religion, and the actual Jesus, reincarnated if you will on earth as himself in the 21st century. The plot being centered on dialogue results in a lack of depth or development to the characters themselves. Through the dialogue, the main character becomes acquainted with Jesus, facing his own doubts and incredulity at the possibility of the meeting, and then facing some of his theological dilemmas.
The book is an interesting way to begin a journey of investigating the Christian faith and the person of Jesus Christ. Yet beyond being a jump start, framed in an interesting fictitious scenario, the book leaves much to be desired. The reasoning and theological arguments are superficial and not very compelling if one were to want to be compelled. The scenario, a meeting of Jesus the Son of God with a modern man in the 21st century, being absurd makes it difficult to believe the author would actually have a clue what a meeting with Jesus would really be like. Since our best bet of an actual meeting with Jesus would be based on the four New Testament Gospels and the interactions others had with Jesus therein, than Mr. Gregory has certainly relied instead on his own imagination, disregarding a characterization of Jesus that would more aptly coalesce with the Gospel accounts. Jesus in the novel Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is contrived and seems mostly concerned about conveying his logical points reasonably and clearly, giving lucid answers to Nick's questions. Yet Jesus of the Gospels is less concerned with man’s logic and reason, made foolish by God, and focuses on teaching by example, speaking in parables and veiling his wisdom. While the Jesus in the novel does not contradict Jesus of the Gospels directly, the premise of his appearance and conversation as actually something mere mortal man could dream up is incongruous.
Ultimately, I would recommend this book to some individuals, those who are put off by the complexity and breadth of the Bible itself or rigorous philosophical and theological arguments. If one seeks a quick read with a provoking premise and is seeking an introduction to the answers to the various faith stumbling blocks, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering would be worth considering as a way to spend an afternoon. For the rest, I’d just as well direct you to a children’s book fraught with Christian allusions or a fantastical allegory of the Christian faith like The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis or The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, respectively. For a book intended to be an exercise in imagination and engagement with the character of God, this one just fails to satisfy.(less)

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