The Genius of Jesus

The Man Who Changed Everything

By: Erwin Raphael McManus

Narrated by: Erwin Raphael McManus

A groundbreaking manifesto decoding the phenomenon of genius through the life of Jesus of Nazareth, revealing the untapped potential within every human being - from the best-selling author of The Artisan Soul, The Last Arrow, and The Way of the Warrior.

“If all genius is touched by madness, then it is also touched by the Divine.”

In every realm of our existence - art, science, technology, mathematics - we are captivated by stories of genius. Geniuses violate the status quo, destabilize conventional ways of thinking, and ultimately disrupt history by making us see the world differently. Genius is that rare expression of human capacity that seems to touch the divine.

Jesus of Nazareth is undeniably one of the most influential figures ever to have walked the face of the earth. Yet his life as a work of genius has yet to be excavated and explored. In The Genius of Jesus, Erwin Raphael McManus examines the person of Jesus not simply through the lens of his divinity, but as a man who radically changed the possibility of what it means to be human.

Drawing on the phenomenon of genius and the phenomenon of Jesus, McManus leads us to see this momentous figure in a new and life-altering way. Genius always leaves clues, and The Genius of Jesus follows those clues so that you can discover your own personal genius.

McManus dives into the nuances of Jesus’s words and actions, showing how they can not only inspire us but revolutionize how we think about power, empathy, meaning, beauty, and truth. This work is for anyone who seeks to transform their life from the mundane to the transcendent - for anyone who longs to awaken the genius within.

The Genius of Jesus is a thought-provoking exploration of the most controversial and influential figure who ever lived, and a guide for you to discover how his genius can live in you.

©2021 Erwin Raphael McManus (P)2021 Random House Audio

I dare ya !

If you are human you need to read/hear this revolution for you. Erwin continues to use his genius to elevate ALL of us. This is the challenge that will ignite the place in your soul you may be terrified to know. But so desperately need to know in the short time you have on earth. Many will want to douse the spark with fear. May this not be with you.

Phenomenal

I love this audiobook. It is filled with wisdom, insight, authenticity and inspiration. Edwin McManus is a master storyteller and the story and narration is captivating. I listened to it straight through.

intellectual poetry

this book was such a great read and very insightful and why Jesus is the most influential person of all time

Genius

This is a book is so revealing, it’s the revelation of Jesus but also a revelation of the state of your own ‘self’.
If you are human, you should read/listen to this book. I loved the audible version, read by Erwin himself, every word felt authentic and true.

Good for my soul

I always love how Erwin crafts a powerful story. The story of Jesus’ genius is told with such love and such hope. I’m so grateful to Erwin for continuing to use his gifts for building Christ’s kingdom.

The book our fiends have been waiting for

Never have I read a book that so intimately and powerfully describes the humanity of Jesus. A humanity we so deeply crave to be. Every single chapter describes the God who came to make transferable into human brokenness everything we so desperately want to be but just cannot on our own. It’s the greatest genius! I’ll be giving this book to friends for the rest of my life.

Great book!!!

I love the author's insight and his content. Always makes you think and ponder. What a wonderful a wonderful savior we serve!

A genius and genuine work of literary art

I already loved this man’s approach to the gospel in his sermons so i wasn’t at all surprised by the impression the book had on me. Another book goes down in history as a masterpiece on the life and impact that Jesus had on humility. Genius!

A worthwhile passionate book

I loved the authors point of view, and his many anecdotal stories from his personal life that supported his views, but I wasn’t a fan of how sometimes he seemed to mold sections of the Bible to fit the narrative he was speaking about at the time.

That being said, I actually really loved this book, and I’m going to it to my friends, family, coworkers, and church members. I really loved how the author made me think about concepts from the Bible in ways that I never considered and challenged how I see the world . It was a very thoughtful and eye-opening book, and I will be forever appreciative of it.

Depth

Never fails to amaze me how much depth this man has from book after book. I’m always left feeling like I need to go back to digest it all. As always, I’m thankful for the message and that he is willing to share his wisdom with the world