I ought to have mentioned in my post of june 17th, that I had just finished reading a remarkable book – The Jesus Sayings: The Quest for His Authentic Message – by Rex Weyler and the posting simply flowed out. By the time I had reached the half way point in the book I knew that I wanted to review it.

It’s more than just an inspiring book, it’s one that opens doors for the reader and offers insights into our history that are refreshing and candid.

Weyler comes out of a deeply Christian upbringing, childhood, youth, young adulthood and became a student of how the Bible and particularly the Jesus part of the New Testament came into being.

The book raises intriguing questions about the humanity of Jesus and traces the fragmentation of the "Jesus Movement" following his death.

It raises important questions about the motives of Christian leaders, officials and instutions in altering and even abandoning the fundamental Jesus message.

"The Jesus Sayings" is not just a book about Jesus. It’s not just a book about Christianity or even religion…it’s a book about us. About where we have been, where we are now and where we might go if we can just get our act together.

You can read other comments on this book here.

It’s a great book.

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A more complete biography can be found at wikipedia.