Encounters with Christ

Richard Exley's first-person accounts of these Bible characters are extremely creative. The reader is given great insight into what it must have been like to encounter Jesus Christ face to face. As I read this book, I was transported to the first century and experienced the emotions and feelings of these people, some of whom would have remained rather obscure because the Bible doesn't tell us much about them. But Encounters with Christ brings them to life in fascinating detail. I highly recommend this book.

Sometimes in life, I feel like I am losing touch with the love of God. Not that I doubt, I just forget. The first chapter alone washed away that stale feeling, and brought a renewed understanding of God, Abba, Father. You must read this book.

I always disliked history until an excellent teacher made the people seem real and brought the past events to life in ways that allowed me to relate to them. This is what Richard Exley does in his book, "Encounters with Christ". The Bible stories that you have heard and read hundreds of times are viewed from a new perspective; one that is more heartfelt and open. I found myself reading this book through in one setting, then going back to read it again more slowly. There are little nuggets of gold that continue to jump out at me. This is a wonderful book and would be a meaningful gift for anyone who struggles to relate to the God of love.