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Unparalleled: How Christianity’s Uniqueness Makes it Compelling

Unparalleled_Covers_3Excited to announce today’s release of my new book, Unparalleled (Baker Books). I hope it will serve the Church well as we explore more of what it will take to share the gospel of Jesus with an increasingly pluralistic, irreligious, and spiritually hostile world.

Unparalleled is not your average apologetics work. Oh sure, it does contain the kind of information that will help Christians respond to common objections to the faith like these:

– The resurrection is just a Christian repackaging of pagan myths.

– All of the monotheistic religions basically worship the same God, so Christianity is just one expression of several legitimate faiths.

– Christians are the most selfish of all religious adherents and responsible for most of the wars and injustice in the world.

– Jesus never really claimed to be God.

These are the kind of new(ish) challenges believers need to be equipped for. But Unparalleled‘s greatest strength is in how it helps Christians not simply to win arguments, but to “win the man.” A lot of believers know the answers to basic apologetic questions. But not enough know a) how the tenets of Christianity are completely unique compared to other religions and philosophies, and b) how these unique claims and characteristics actually correspond to deep-seated needs and longings in every single human heart.

In other words, my hope is that Unparalleled doesn’t just help believers and unbelievers alike know how Christianity makes religious and historical sense, but how it actually makes emotional and spiritual sense.

Here are some endorsements:

Kyle Idleman, author of Not a Fan & Teaching Pastor, Southeast Christian Church:

“I love a book that helps me love Jesus more. Jared C. Wilson has a way of talking about Jesus that both informs and inspires. Whether you are just learning about the Gospel or have been following Jesus for many years, Unparalleled will deepen your understanding and appreciation for the Christian Faith, so unique and distinctive.

Russell Moore, President of the ERLC, author of Onward:

“Read this book to shore up your own convictions, but don’t stop there. Share it with someone who needs some light cast on who Christians are and what we believe.”

Jonathan K. Dodson, lead pastor of City Life Church, author of The Unbelievable Gospel and Raised? Finding Jesus by Doubting the Resurrection:

“With characteristic wit and style, Jared weaves in and out of perplexing doctrines such as the exclusivity of the gospel, the baffling nature of the Trinity, and the uniqueness of Christ. While the topics are approached with reflective credibility, it is the storytelling that pins each point to the chest. As I finished each successive chapter, I found myself saying, ‘Now that was my favorite chapter’.”

Gloria Furman, cross-cultural worker, author of The Pastor’s Wife and Missional Motherhood:

Unparalleled is a reliable guide of clear and artfully illustrated truths about Christianity. I always appreciate how Jared’s compassion comes alongside his candor as he gives perspective for our near-sighted faith. Unparalleled is going to help many people to see the unseen.”

Sam Allberry, Associate Minister of St. Mary’s Church, Maidenhead, England, and author of Is God Anti-Gay?:

“Jared Wilson has written a compelling, attractive and lively account of what makes Christianity so distinctive. This is a great book for any Christian wanting to be refreshed in the faith, and for anyone else looking for an excellent introduction to it. Highly recommended!”

Thomas S. Kidd, Distinguished Professor of History, Baylor University:

“Jared Wilson’s Unparalleled is a stirring reminder of just how different Christianity is from any other faith. Readers will come away emboldened to witness for Christ, and encouraged in the grace we have in Him.”

Read more about the book (and see more words of commendation from some really cool people) here.

Unparalleled is available wherever Christian books are sold.

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