Jesus: What He Really Said and Did
HarperCollins, 2002

Chosen by the American Library Association's Booklist as one of the top ten religious books for children in 2002.

What did Jesus really say and do? How does it relate to you today?

Bestselling author Stephen Mitchell has spent years thinking about spiritual issues exactly like these. Here, in a book based on his own The Gospel According to Jesus, is a simple, clear, and deeply insightful presentation of the life and teachings of Jesus that makes them real as never before. This is a remarkable book that will be widely read, not only by the teenagers it is addressed to, but also by adults.

Mr. Mitchell begins by candidly describing his own unorthodox, inspiring journey to an appreciation of the teachings of Jesus. Then, as he did in his popular The Gospel According to Jesus, he uses his own translation of the original texts to follow the life story of the great teacher and explore his inspired teachings. Finally, he talks to teens about how these teachings can lead them on their own spiritual path.

You may be familiar with some of Jesus’ words. This remarkable book will help give those words new meaning for you.