In His Steps

By Charles M. Sheldon

Book Overview

What would Jesus do? When several members of an ordinary American church are challenged to not take a single action without fist asking that crucial question, they discover the power of God to transform their own lives--and their world. Charles M. Sheldon's provocative novel, originally published in 1896 and enthusiastically rediscovered by today's believers, testifies dramatically to the value of Christian witness in all of life.

Charles M. Sheldon (1857-1946) is best remembered for his 1896 masterwork In His Steps, the multi-million copy best-selling Christian novel that continues to challenge readers today. But he was more than a best-selling author. At the turn of the twentieth century, Sheldon was perhaps the best-known clergyman in America, a preacher whose avid support of social reforms grew out of his understanding of the Christian's responsibility to his fellowman.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1565637941
• ISBN13: 9781565637948
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Book

We are a small group reading the book and prompting discussions about what would Jesus do in our footsteps. This story really makes you stop and think.

A must read

A classic book, though it is fiction it will seriously challenge your priorities in life. The characters make a commitment to do nothing without first asking "What would Jesus do?", forcing them to reexamine their choices and decisions. As you see the self-denial they have to practice, and the results of it, it compels you to follow their example. I recommend this book to everyone.

Gentle reminder

This book although over 100 years old holds a gentle reminder that is still applicable in our modern society as to just what following Christ means. It holds no condemnation, simply a soft calling to everyone to be who God has created them to be in His love and grace. It is a book that should be in everyone's library to be picked up and read whenever one is feeling out of touch with God.

Outstanding educational tool - fun for kids

My children (8 and 10) and I read this book every night over a couple of weeks. It is designed to be read one chapter at a time with a lesson and related Bible chapters for discussion at the end of each. The kids were intrigued by the fictional story and couldn't wait to read the related Bible chapters. They enjoyed it so much that we started reading it again this week. We only wish there were more books like this available!