Great book on life of Christ from LDS viewpoint. ( )

This book really builds up when the topic is Jesus Christ, back from his pre-mortal life all the way up to his Second coming. If you want to know more about your savior Jesus Christ, this book is for you. ( )

This book written 100 years ago about the most important person who ever lived on the earth is still not just relevant, but important. About 2000 years ago, Jesus, who is The Christ was born, lived, and died. He is unique in history in many ways. He was the only person who never sinned. He had the power over death, the elements, and the power to forgive sins.

Chapter 4 explained the significance of "I AM." It had long puzzled me why the guards would fall down when Jesus said that he was the person they sought.

It is valuable to reread the best books from time to time. I am glad that our local church leaders challenged us to read it before April 6 this year. ( )

El mejor tratado sobre Jesus, explicaciones e interpretaciones de citas biblicas basadas en estudios historicos, antropologicos y hasta científicos, una gran lectura ( )

Fantastic and all-encompassing. I learned so much that had previously passed under the radar.

One year, this was suggested reading for Sunday School, along with the New Testament.
I read it all. I liked it well enough, but haven't gone back to reread it in all these years since, so I couldn't give it 5 stars. ( )

I had to be in full-on study mode when I read this, otherwise everything would go in one ear and out the other. Even when I was prepared, I still missed things, which is why I'm certain I'll read this again. But for my first time through the book, I learned a lot about the savior and have a better understanding of his ministry. I really enjoyed including this book as part of my scripture study the last several months. ( )

Part gospel harmony, part historical explanation, and part doctrinal interpretation, Jesus the Christ follows the pre-mortal, mortal, and post-mortal mission of the Savior by interpreting the scriptures.

I really did enjoy the outmoded writing style. While Talmage’s scholarly tone makes it difficult to read quickly at first, I found it beautiful (and not as difficult) once I got used to it. It is clear Talmage is a Bible scholar, and he clarifies the context of the parables, the Jewish dissension, and other aspects of New Testament life with which I was unfamiliar: Talmage puts the New Testament events in context.

Talmage is also a scholar of Mormon doctrine, as his research and commentary gave me insights into the continuing nature of the mission of Jesus Christ. While he only briefly referred to the pre-mortal and post-mortal ministry of the Savior, he did regularly complement his New Testament commentary with references to Latter-day scripture.

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I first read this book when I was 19 after finishing the New Testament for the first time; then, I read the New Testament again with a whole new insight and perspective! Great historical background, even though of a pendantic style no longer in vogue. Highly recommended, and it will also improve most people's vocabulary!

I've read this front to back three times, and I enjoy it more each time. This is by a Mormon writer, and so has a Mormon bias, but there are many references to other scholarly and historical works on the life of Christ by non-Mormons. It can certainly be appreciated by any Christian looking to learn more about Christ and his life. I highly recommend this and any of Talmage's other books. ( )

I am so pleased to be finished with this book! I really enjoyed it, but it was dense - lots of information, small print, end notes after every chapter with even smaller print, cross references. I think I've been reading this since February, and that's a really long time for me to be reading the same book.

It's a hard book to talk about, since it is so personal, but I really enjoyed it. Several times, I would have to put the book aside and think about it. My favorite part has been how it takes the 4 gospels and goes chronologically by what happened. It helped me sort of put things into place, when events happened. ( )

This book really gave me a greater appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and how amazing His life and mission are. I especially liked how the scriptures are the foundation of all that is taught in this book - how all the different pictures we get of the Savior in the scriptures are brought together. ( )

I haven't found a better book on an indepth description of Jesus Christ's life and ministry. Beware, this book is written at a very high level and difficult vocabulary at times. ( )

Good read, take some things with a grain of salt ( )