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Unimaginable

  • Christian Living
  • Apologetics
  • Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
  • Published: 2019

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Publisher's Description

Is God dying? Some people think so--and more want it so. They say Christian beliefs and our way of life aren't relevant anymore. But what critics, and even many churchgoers, don't realize is the life-changing importance of Christianity. Showing how the world would be a dark place without Christianity, Unimaginable guides you through the halls of history to see how Jesus' teachings dramatically changed our world and continue to be the most powerful force for good today. Learn · How Christianity has stood against slavery, racism, eugenics, and injustices toward women and children · Why freedom as a universal value and modern education and legal systems owe much to Christianity· How Christians throughout the ages have demonstrated the value of human life by sacrificially caring for the sick, marginalized, and dying · How people of faith are extending God's kingdom through charities, mental health initiatives, and other ways. This provocative and enlightening book is sure to encourage believers and equip them to respond to doubters.


Endorsements (31)

“Jeremiah Johnston brilliantly shows us what a world without Christianity has been and would be. I was struck in new ways by just how miserable the lives of most of Christianity’s most famous opponents have been. Don’t be a miserable opponent of Christianity. Read this book.”

Dr. Peter J. Williams

“Western culture is under assault, and it may not survive. That’s why Unimaginable is so critical to this moment in history. I encourage you to share it with someone who thinks the Christian faith is outdated and irrelevant, because what comes after Christianity may be the end of us all.”

Phil Cooke

“Unimaginable is essential reading. My trusted friend Jeremiah gives us a clear and compelling defense for the positive impact of Christianity on history and society. It is a book that will empower believers and answer skeptics. Read it and share it immediately.”

Philip Nation

“A sophisticated, thoughtful book based on a profound assumption—and it entertains as well as instructs.”

Dr. Rodney Stark

“A timely, well-researched, and fascinating book . . . the definitive response to the claim that Christianity is ‘poisonous’ for the world.”

Sean McDowell

“This brilliant book is a wake-up call to a world that refuses to see the impact of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and to a church that has too often forgotten who we are and what we believe.”

Sheila Walsh

“Someone once asked: What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today? We tend to take advantage of the stabilizing factors in our lives and communities. If Christianity never existed, what would people miss out on, long for, or worry about? Unimaginable will not only compel you to thank God for his influence but also inspire you to reflect Christ’s heart to a world very much in need of a Savior.”

Susie Larson

“This book joins What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? and Who Is This Man? as historical affirmations of the positive effects of the Christian faith. Easy to read and thoroughly documented, Unimaginable shows how the fundamental values humans hold dear are traceable to Christianity. Where we find a rejection of those values we find death, destruction, and despair. Far from being a detriment to the world or the source of all ills, Christianity is foundational to our concepts of freedom, equality, and human dignity.”

Thom S. Rainer

“Much of the way we interpret reality is determined by how we view the world, and the Christian worldview has shaped millions of lives across the globe. If you want to make the case for what you believe as a Christian, or simply want to investigate the truth for yourself, this book will help you in a new and meaningful way.”

J. Warner Wallace

“In today’s politically correct environment, Christianity is the militant secularists’ default scapegoat, blamed for every societal problem. A sober review of history into the modern era exposes this calculated effort to demonize Christianity. Unimaginable documents Christianity’s overwhelmingly positive influence on the world and, contrastingly, describes the horror anti-Christian forces have inflicted on mankind. Refreshingly, Johnston corrects the record.”

David Limbaugh

“Unimaginable is brimming with hope as the author proves not only the relevance of Christ to culture but also the heart-healing, spirit-restoring power available through the Savior. Bravo!”

Janet Parshall

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