Man Nobody Knows

The man nobody knows is a book that takes us through a Biblical view that has been misrepresented. Although it is a small book, it contains information about the person of Jesus and it has been considered as one of the most ancient religious book. (Barton 26) When I read the book, I understand the basics of the Christian religion with a deeper understanding. Barton has presented his literature in a way that suits both the ancient and the modern world. The book, which he has related to biblical and historical events, can be compared to the Ku Klux Klan and the technological era of the Renaissance period. The literature is a proof about what modern Christians mostly thoughts as the real way of Christianity is not close to what Jesus advocated. Most Christian preachers, like the teachers of the law are not fulfilling the great commission, but are after fame and acceptability. In this paper, I am going to talk about modernism as displayed by the character of Jesus in the book, which has been misrepresented by Prohibition and the Ku Klux Klan, and Harlem …show more content…
Modernism came from the bigger cities and was associated will all kinds of evil. For instance, Barton records that most of the religious teachers of the time, including John, the Baptist, were uncomfortable with his style of reaching out, which was relating with sinners. Attending parties, talking to tax collectors, prostitutes and having fun was considered a product of modernism, which was not proper for a Christian. Christians were expected to follow strictly the law and be concentrated in long hours and days of praying. The ultimate lesson that Jesus taught his disciples is his mission on earth, which was to set the captives free. (Barton 21) Jesus accomplished his work by taking on him the shame and insults, just to allow Christians to live