Reviews

From pastors & theological college lecturers

Rev Dr John Sweetman
Rev Dr John SweetmanD.Min (USA); Principal of Malyon College, Brisbane.
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This is a book for those who like to question and think and who are not satisfied with pat answers. This is an excellent resource for theological faculty and students as well as for anyone genuinely searching for truth. If you have questions or doubts about the identity of the real Jesus or the reliability of the Bible, this is the book for you.
Dr Bernie Power
Dr Bernie PowerD.Th, lecturer in Islamic Studies
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Echoes of Jesus is a very insightful and much-needed book in the area of apologetics. I plan to use it as a text in Australia’s only theologically-accredited Apologetics to Islam course run at the Melbourne School of Theology.
Rev. Dr. Bernard Low
Rev. Dr. Bernard Lowformer Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at Singapore Bible College; PhD (University of Nottingham).
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For anyone interested in the truth claims of Christianity, this book by Jonathan Clerke is a helpful and interesting read and an excellent resource. Based on extensive, robust and systematic research of primary and secondary sources, the author persuasively argues that the New Testament accurately and faithfully records what Jesus said and taught in his lifetime.
Rev Dr. Peter Christofides
Rev Dr. Peter ChristofidesD. Litt et Phil, PhD, VOSE Seminary, Perth, Australia.
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This book is a “must get” for anyone interested in “digging deeper” on their journey through the New Testament. I will be recommending “Echoes of Jesus” to my students and church friends as it invites its readers to carefully study in order to carefully apply.
Dr James M. Leonard
Dr James M. LeonardPhD (Cambridge), former Adjunct Professor (LSU, Notre Dame Seminary, Loyola University, John Brown University, Arkansas, US)
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This well written work on the biblical account of the historical Jesus exposes the reader to key issues that are often overlooked in popular Christian apologetics. It raises the believer's confidence levels in the reliability of the Gospels and the apostolic writings, and should be taken seriously by scholars.
Professor Benno A. Zuiddam
Professor Benno A. ZuiddamDTh (University of the Orange Free State), PhD (North-West University, South Africa), School of Ancient Languages and Text Studies, North-West University, South Africa, Greenwich School of Theology (UK); Centre for Patristic Research (the Netherlands); Member of the South African Academy of Science and Arts.
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The biblical worldview is rooted in Scripture, which speaks with authority and logical consistency on matters of epistemology, cosmology and ethics. The earthly words of Christ are an integral component of Scripture, and Jonathan Clerke has provided us a meticulously researched evidentialist account of how the logos of God has been accurately documented and preserved.
Dr Ting Wang
Dr Ting WangPhD (Hebrew Union College, Jewish Institute of Religion, Cincinnati, US); former Lecturer in Biblical Hebrew, Stanford University; Translator, Oxford English Version (Luke, forthcoming)
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Echoes of Jesus is a very important book forour times! In an age where everything is questioned, and skepticism is the norm, this book fills a lot of the gaps! Jonathan Clerke has answered the questions that a lot of people are asking, and I believe this book will impact many people's lives with a message of hope & truth. After interviewing Jonathan on Vision radio, I was convinced this book needs to get into as many hands as possible.
Matt Prater
Matt PraterVision Christian Radio Presenter and Pastor of New Hope Brisbane Church
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Echoes of Jesus is a very important book forour times! In an age where everything is questioned, and skepticism is the norm, this book fills a lot of the gaps! Jonathan Clerke has answered the questions that a lot of people are asking, and I believe this book will impact many people's lives with a message of hope & truth. After interviewing Jonathan on Vision radio, I was convinced this book needs to get into as many hands as possible.
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From theological students & Others

Keong ChanVOSE Seminary, Perth, Western Australia
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This is a book for those who like to question and think and who are not satisfied with pat answers. This is an excellent resource for theological faculty and students as well as for anyone genuinely searching for truth. If you have questions or doubts about the identity of the real Jesus or the reliability of the Bible, this is the book for you.
Sarah ChanTheology student
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Using archaeological records, manuscripts and other early Christian and non-Christian texts, Echoes of Jesus provides a systematic critical examination into the integrity and reliability of the New Testament, and Jesus as the Son of God. Clerke's book is comprehensive and free from jargon, making it accessible and also encouraging readers to delve deeper into the implications of truth. It has been a good resource for my theological studies and personal faith alike.
Richelle WenhamVision Christian Radio Presenter and Content Producer
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If you have questions, this book has the anwers! Echoes of Jesus is not only a valuable tool to help the believer be certain of the hope that we posses, it's a tool useful for every person's heart, helping the first timer or the sceptic unlock the truth in a solid, well researched and tangible way. With well presented evidence Jesus becomes known and myths are sifted away. This book assumes nothing and offers everything, a highly enjoyable and thoroughly researched read that will lead you straight to the true heart of Jesus Christ, and a clear understanding of the Gospels.
J Nott
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This book is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in Christian apologetics, or indeed anyone who wants to know how Jesus' teaching has been passed down to us. The book has been meticulously researched and is a work of considerable scholarship, yet written in accessible language. It reads like a quest, as Jonathan takes us from the ancient world to today, seeking answers to the questions surrounding the veracity of the Gospels. This book provides the context in which the words of Jesus were recorded and preserved and concludes with the certainty that the Gospels, as we know them today, are trustworthy. A great read, it will also be a useful book of reference.
P Jayawardhana
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‘Echoes of Jesus’ is a 'must-have' book for all those interested in the person of Jesus, the credibility of the Bible, and in particular the New Testament. Written in an easy-to-understand and logical format Jonathan answers the pertinent questions a person may have about literacy in the ancient world, the teaching methods of Jesus, and the amazing accuracy and credibility of the New Testament accounts as well as including a selection of ratifying evidence for Jesus from early Christian and non-Christian witnesses. Whether you’re a layperson wanting for proof for Jesus or a theological student researching the accuracy of the Bible ‘Echoes of Jesus’ will more than satisfy your needs.
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