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Jesus Is Here: The Sequel to In His Steps
The enduring classic, now with updated language for today’s reader...
Seventeen years after Reverend Henry Maxwell first challenged his congregation to ask, “What would Jesus do?” Jesus himself arrives in the town of Raymond. He appears quietly at first, then attracts increasing attention—and with attention, controversy.
Raymond, along with the rest of the United States, faces a new challenge: How will they respond when face to face with the radical—and sometimes uncomfortable—message of Jesus Christ? When confronted with the physical presence of Jesus in their daily lives, are they truly willing to follow him?
Seventeen years after Reverend Henry Maxwell first challenged his congregation to ask, “What would Jesus do?” Jesus himself arrives in the town of Raymond. He appears quietly at first, then attracts increasing attention—and with attention, controversy.
Raymond, along with the rest of the United States, faces a new challenge: How will they respond when face to face with the radical—and sometimes uncomfortable—message of Jesus Christ? When confronted with the physical presence of Jesus in their daily lives, are they truly willing to follow him?
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1914
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Charles Monroe Sheldon
142 books66 followersCharles Monroe Sheldon was an American minister in the Congregational churches and leader of the Social Gospel movement.
His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later.
His novel, In His Steps, introduced the principle of "What Would Jesus Do?" which articulated an approach to Christian theology that became popular at the turn of the 20th Century and had a revival almost one hundred years later.
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June 22, 2019
Inspiring and Thought Provoking
As a big fan of “In His Steps”, I had obvious expectations for the sequel. I was not disappointed. Sheldon continues to impress with his thought provoking narrative that not only tugs at the emotions of the reader but challenges one to examine their spiritual life. While many of the characters are the same, the allegorical nature of “Jesus is Here” is a significant departure from “In His Steps”.
America in 1913 is both the setting of the story and the author. It is through the lens of the societal issues and political landscape of this time that the author communicates his perception of what it would be like for Jesus to once again walk the earth. Sheldon endeavors to portray the person of Jesus as He is portrayed in the Gospels. He only describes Jesus through the observation of the characters that come into contact with Him. Overall Sheldon excels in exploring the ways Jesus would engage with 1913 American society and the result is powerful.
I do recommend “Jesus is Here”. However, it does not reach the same level as is its predecessor, “In His Steps”. While I do not agree completely with Sheldon’s allegorical depiction of how Christ would engage with the America of 1913, it did cause me to reflect deeply upon my own spiritual life. Although it is allegorical, “Jesus is Here” offers a poignant reminder of how Jesus’ followers are to live and the impact that the church should have on the world. As Jesus’ followers live out His example empowered by his Spirit, the results should be the same as if Jesus was physically here.
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Jesus Christ
As a big fan of “In His Steps”, I had obvious expectations for the sequel. I was not disappointed. Sheldon continues to impress with his thought provoking narrative that not only tugs at the emotions of the reader but challenges one to examine their spiritual life. While many of the characters are the same, the allegorical nature of “Jesus is Here” is a significant departure from “In His Steps”.
America in 1913 is both the setting of the story and the author. It is through the lens of the societal issues and political landscape of this time that the author communicates his perception of what it would be like for Jesus to once again walk the earth. Sheldon endeavors to portray the person of Jesus as He is portrayed in the Gospels. He only describes Jesus through the observation of the characters that come into contact with Him. Overall Sheldon excels in exploring the ways Jesus would engage with 1913 American society and the result is powerful.
I do recommend “Jesus is Here”. However, it does not reach the same level as is its predecessor, “In His Steps”. While I do not agree completely with Sheldon’s allegorical depiction of how Christ would engage with the America of 1913, it did cause me to reflect deeply upon my own spiritual life. Although it is allegorical, “Jesus is Here” offers a poignant reminder of how Jesus’ followers are to live and the impact that the church should have on the world. As Jesus’ followers live out His example empowered by his Spirit, the results should be the same as if Jesus was physically here.
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” – Jesus Christ
August 16, 2009
Way too outdated, way too watered-down, and too fluffy even if you believe in Jesus, let alone if you don't. A few useful things to think about, but they are so outweighed by the rest that it's not really worth a read overall.
March 17, 2010
This is the worst sequel ever!
March 4, 2020
This is a sequel to In His Steps. Although I did enjoy this book, it is not as impactful as the first. I liked how the author did not have the characters describe the physical appearance of Jesus as it does not matter how he looks, although I am sure we are all curious. I liked the questions at the end of each chapter to get the reader to think about how they would acted or thought about the situations depicted.
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