Bone of His Bone: Going Beyond the Imitation of Christ

by F.J. Huegel

F. J. Huegel's inspiring manual instructs ordinary Christians to not live in imitation of Jesus Christ, but journey beyond this by being mindful of Christ's life and teachings, thus attaining closeness to God. A moving and authentic guidebook of faith, Bone of His Bone struck an immediate chord upon first publication in 1940. F. J. Huegel's tone and style of writing rings with sublime clarity, permitting the reader a great ease comprehension and understanding. Having witnessed carnage and horror first-hand as a chaplain in World War I, Huegel is in superb position to educate and assure his readers. Huegel frames his narrative with frequent quotation of the scripture, supporting the various ideas and advice with passages of the Old and New Testament. This authenticity, coupled with the tone of devotion and dedication, makes this book a worthy resource for any Christian seeking advice.

Genres: Christian, Christian Living, Christianity, Theology

130 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 1994

Reviews

[Chris Whitehead · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolute read for Christians as most Christians only "incorporate" Jesus into their lives by simply trying to imitate him. We must go beyond into what the Scriptures teach about actually participating with His death, burial, resurrection, ascension, reigning and suffering.

[Brad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book and read it again. It is a powerful statement of the believer’s position in Christ...and why that makes all the difference!

[Andrea E · Rating 5 out of 5]

The layout and language of this book make it challenging to read, but so worth the extra effort. It's a paradigm shifting book that has changed my thinking and enhanced my faith walk with Jesus. John 3:16 has new depth as I was set up to dig deeper in to how it is normally translated. Little words make a big difference.

[Philip · Rating 1 out of 5]

"To be a Christian one dare not adopt any exaggerated views of nationalism." Times change.
"We are positively to hate ourselves - not to pamper, nor to caress, nor to seek, nor to love ourselves, but literally to hate and to renounce our own selves, and that daily." Positively?

[Jerry Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible

This book is an answer to why


many Christians living the crucified life of Christ are unsatisfied with many churches that are trying to live in the power of the flesh.

[Glenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear, simple, deeper-life book on the meaning of Union with Christ from a missionary with many years of experience.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic work on the theological work of identification 🙏

[Kara · Rating 2 out of 5]

The truths contained herein are important; however, in my opinion, Huegel does not explain them well and his intentions can be unclear.

[Carol F. Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

a rare book of the deeper life of our beloved Lord Jesus

This book was truly bone of his bone . Wonderful writing on the deeper experience of Christ as the life giving Spirit

[tobean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of his bones by messermoon

[Emily Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Christ cannot be to us the life of God without being to us the death of self.”

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I got "Bone of His Bone" by F.J. Huegel as a gift from a colleague. I wanted to honor the gift by taking my time reading and really paying attention. I found the book ridiculously boring. I understand, based on the back cover, that The Seedsowers Publishers extensively edited the book to make it more accessible. But even with their editing the book is not cohesive of very approachable.
I am able to find very little in terms of conversation on the internet about this book and no one I know has ever heard of it or the author which makes the claim "Bone of His Bone has deeply affected the lives of tens of thousands of Christians in the twentieth century" a little suspect to me. I'd say there are may well know and well respected Christian writers from every century. I wouldn't waste my time on this book again.
That being said if God uses it to reach people, if he's used it to reach you, that's awesome.

[Paul Petropolis · Rating 5 out of 5]

a christians life need not be an effort to imitate Christ but to allow Christ to live through us. It's not what would Jesus do?..... but what does he do through us. We were crucifed with him, buried with him, resurrected with him and he now lives in us.

[Jason Poe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was foundational in my understanding of the link between my work and Christ's power to work in me. It should be basic reading material for Christians. The language is slightly dated, but not so much as to hinder the deep insights of Huegel.

[Brad Kittle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our oneness with Christ is discussed in detail. This is the meat and potatoes of the Gospel. If you want to know what God did in Christ and how it affects every believer, this is it...

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book; one of the most powerful I've read.

[Jeanne Debenedictis · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent book. I find these older authors to be so much richer. It's a book I'll read again, full if biblical truth and exhortation to live a crucified life in Him.

[Lori Galaske · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the spiritual classics!

[Paul Drawdy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. In the same vane or influence of Practicing the Presence, by Brother Lawrence a 17th century Monk

[Frank]

I'll let you know after I've read it.