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100:5.1 (1098.4) The world is filled with lost souls, not lost in the theologic sense but lost in the directional meaning, wandering about in confusion among the isms and cults of a frustrated philosophic era. Too few have learned how to install a philosophy of living in the place of religious authority. (The symbols of socialized religion are not to be despised as channels of growth, albeit the river bed is not the river.)

Part IV: The Life and Teachings of Jesus

Part IV is an inspiring biography of the life of Jesus. His birth, childhood, and young adulthood are described year by year, including his family life, travels, and occupations before beginning his career of ministry. This presentation of Jesus stands unique, packed with new information and fresh insights. You will gain a great admiration and understanding of his life and teachings.

Jesus was a strong and courageous man. His sincerity, warmth, good cheer, love of people, and devotion to truth are an inspiration for all ages.

"Jesus was the perfectly unified human personality. And today, as in Galilee, he continues to unify mortal experience and to co-ordinate human endeavors. He unifies life, ennobles character, and simplifies experience. He enters the human mind to elevate, transform, and transfigure it. It is literally true: 'If any man has Christ Jesus within him, he is a new creature; old things are passing away; behold all things are becoming new.'" 100:7.18

Highlights of Part IV include:

The missing years of Jesus' life

The premature death of Jesus' father

Jesus helping to raise his seven brothers and sisters

Rebecca's proposal of marriage

Jesus' work as a carpenter, boat builder, scribe, teacher, and caravan conductor

His journeys to Egypt, Rome, and the Caspian Sea

His life with the apostles

Events leading up to the crucifixion

Jesus' resurrection and appearances