Author of the heartwood crown, the crescent stone, good news for a change, sky lantern and several other wonderful books. Imaginary jesus is a hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional st. A man travels and comes face to face with many fake jesuses. So imagine matts astonishment when he finds out that the guy he knows as jesus isnt. Matt mikalatos in the past, matt worked as a high school teacher and a comic book clerk, but currently focuses on nonprofit work devoted to helping people love one another despite their differences. In this hilarious, fastpaced, sortoftrue story hailed as monty python meets c. A great novel filled with a great plot, great characters, and a great sense of humor. My imaginary jesus, why read the book, by matt mikalatos youtube. In the past, matt worked as a high school teacher and a comic book clerk, but currently focuses on nonprofit work devoted to helping people love one another despite their differences. For sure, the title seemed eccentric and i couldnt be certain that it be worth reading.
My latest read is imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. After i read several pages i was able to use my own spiritual gps and locate, and understand the layoftheland. Imaginary jesus, by matt mikalatos, is not like any book youve ever read. Matt is driven by a passion for helping people know that they are fully known and loved by god and that they have intrinsic worth. Micah carter began our discussion with a book that was available for a short time for free on kindle. Its a good thing because it is a refreshing, creative, impossibletocategorize story of matt s search for the real jesus, rather than the imaginary jesus or jesuses of his own creation. My imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos christian post. Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos audiobook download.
Matt mikalatos audio books, best sellers, author bio. Matt mikalatos, the main character in this book, discovers that the jesus hes been with is a fake, and goes searching for the real one, all the while encountering many other imaginary jesuses along the way. Vancouverbased christian author matt mikalatos creates. Matt mikalatos yes, im the main character liked jesus a lot. Matt mikalatos works for a nonprofit dedicated to helping people live better, fuller lives. Lewis, matt embarks on an incredible chase to find the real jesus and ask him the one question that his imaginary jesus. Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos first wild card tour. Jesus and i often grab lunch at the red and black cafe on. In fact, he couldnt believe how much they had in common. The first book i ever wrote was a novel a strange, hilarious, unique novel that starts with jesus getting punched out in a communist cafe in portland, oregon. Lewis, matt embarks on an incredible chase to find the real.
It is semiautobiographical in nature, and is often publicized as a notquitetrue story. Sitting in a coffee shop with jesus, matt mikalatos realizes that the pleasant, robed man across the table is not the real jesus at all. Imaginary jesus book trailer imaginary jesus is an hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story. Thats because matt mikalatos accomplishes so much in one slim novel that your brain struggles to keep pace with the thoughts that go whooshing through it. I think the quote on the cover of the book my version of the book anyway think monty python meets c. The spiritual adventures of one man searching for the real god by matt mikalatos. Saturday night with imaginary jesus thoughts from the. So imagine matts astonishment when he finds out that the guy he knows as jesus. I was very glad that i read the book to the end because it gave me a lot of food for thought about whether i was worshiping a jesus i. They shared the same likes, dislikes, beliefs, and.
The info sheet sent with imaginary jesus proclaims that your book has the potential to get a christian publisher in a whole lot of trouble. The book opens in an actual cafe in portland, with mikalatos, the main character, and the apostle peter hanging out with jesus, who is the first of many imaginary jesuses introduced. So matt youre on a firstname basis with him by the end of chapter 0 begins his notquitetruestory with this opener. The story of a fathers love for his children and the healing power of the smallest act of kindness. Through personal stories and a bit of imagination, my imaginary jesus helps strip away the cultural trappings weve placed around christ to reveal a truer, more brilliant portrait of the savior by exploring what he isnt. When matt mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isnt the real jesus at all, but an imaginary one, he embarks. Matt mikalatos is a christian author, speaker, and missionary. Tyndaleimaginary jesus is an hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. Imaginary jesus book washington county cooperative. Does he end up looking a lot like you, with the same likes and dislikes, types of friends, or social causes. Matt mikalatos realized that the jesus in his life looked a lot like himself, and very little like the jesus of the bible. At his side are daisy the talking donkey, the apostle pete and motorcycle guy. The spiritual adventures of one man searching for the real god 2010 by matt mikalatos published by barnabooks an imprint of tyndale house publishers 258 pages what are we to make of a book whose cover says, think monty python meets c. The imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos collected miscellany.
This is not the first book i have read by matt mikalatos, and im sure it wont be the last. Thats the bizarre start of matt mikalatos imaginary jesus, and the curiosities only grow with the plot. Lewis, matt embarks on an incredible chase to find the real jesus and ask him the one question that his imaginary jesus has never been able to answer. Imaginary jesus, by matt mikalatos this was a book saturated with holy surprises. Oct 14, 2011 my imaginary jesus book trailer, matt mikalatos. Through personal stories and a bit of imagination, my imaginary jesus helps strip away the cultural trappings weve placed around. He currently lives in the portland, oregon area with his wife and three daughters. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with. Mar 14, 2011 imaginary jesus matt mikalatos barna books, 2010. The adventure begins in a vegan cafe in oregon with jesus, and even takes you back to a mens. My imaginary jesus, why read the book, by matt mikalatos.
Matt mikalatos books list of books by author matt mikalatos. During matt s attempt to destroy the imposter and find the real jesus, imaginary jesus escapes. As you lose yourself in these modern retellings of the events of the book of acts, youll find that sharing the story is easier and more rewarding than you ever imagined. Having just finished a dry academicallyoriented book, i decided mikalatos popular 2010 release would be wellsuited for a quiet evening. My imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos christian post ipost. Imaginary jesus is an excellent book with a powerpacked message. Imaginary jesus is a hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. On his wild ride through time, space, and portland, oregon, he encounters hundreds of other imaginary jesuses determined to stand in his way like legalistic jesus. A funny novel where youll laugh and read for hours. Matt mikalatos is the author of many books including good news for a change, imaginary jesus, and into the fray.
He is based out of the portland area and is the author of the comedy theology novels night of the living dead christian and my imaginary jesus, as well as the fantasy novel the sword of six worlds. What practically reading imaginary jesus matt mikalatos. May 25, 2011 imaginary jesus, by matt mikalatos this was a book saturated with holy surprises. Interview with matt mikalatos imaginary jesus tour, day 3. On his wild ride through time, space, and portland, oregon, he encounters hundreds of other. I appreciate you taking the time and im glad you enjoyed the book. Having discovered that such work caused women to shun him, matt took control of a high school classroom and taught american literature and drama. Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos 5 stars out of five i was standing over the stove cooking up a couple of grill cheese sandwiches for breakfast when my wife walked into the kitchen with a parcel in her hands. I was very glad that i read the book to the end because it gave me a lot of food for thought about whether i was worshiping a jesus i created in my image. Imaginary jesus and offering the real jesus to students matt mikalatos is the author of my imaginary jesus, a fast and fun book that mixes theology, fun, and some heart felt lessons to. The guy on the floor is imaginary jesus, the picture of christ that matt has been carrying around in his head for a very, very long time.
In my imaginary jesus, mikalatos explores the ways in which we have made jesus in our image. Matt mikalatos began his career as a clerk at a comic book store. Matt mikalatos invites us into gods story, both to find our place in it and to rediscover the wonder that the apostles and their listeners experienced. Its a good thing because it is a refreshing, creative, impossibletocategorize story of matts search for the real jesus, rather than the imaginary jesus or jesuses of his own creation. There were many imaginary jesus for matt mikalatos and hell have you secondthinking the jesus you know when you read my imaginary jesus. Today, an interview with matt mikalatos, author of imaginary jesus, in which we discuss controversy, the significance of style, the people behind the story, and more. Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos is a hilarious book. When matt mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isnt the real jesus at all, but an imaginary. Now the lamb is on the lam and matt is on a quest to find the living, breathing christ. He lives in portland, oregon, with his wife, three daughters, two unicorns, a gryphon, a dragon, and three brine shrimp.
My imaginary jesus matt mikalatos 9781414364735 netgalley. The author uses satire in order to confront and depose the imaginary jesuses offered by society. My imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos was an entertaining book to read, but sometimes i wondered if it was being blasphemous or heretical. Pete speaks to mike and to his jesus, asks a few questions, and then promptly punches jesus in. Imaginary jesus is a book that micah described as uncomfortably humorous. Whether thats fantasy novels about young people dealing with issues of race and privilege, or a book about how to share about the christian faith in a way that is fun and interesting with a chicken on the cover, or a spiritual memoir about the connectedness of humanity, i believe in. Dec 01, 2010 imaginary jesus is an hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. Matt mikalatos takes us on an adventure through evangelism as youve never seen it before. Imaginary jesus is an hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. My imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos this book is surprising in many ways. The book begins with the main character, matt, sitting with jesus in a vegan restaurant. Author and book character matt mikalatos confronts his imaginary jesus and scores of other versions of jesus in his persuit of the real thing. If you wish to join the first blog alliance, just click the button.
My imaginary jesus book trailer, matt mikalatos youtube. The real jesus is still out there somewhere, and matt is determined to find himso he can ask the one question his imaginary jesus has never been able to answer. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. When matt mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isnt the real jesus at all, but an imaginary one, he embarks on a mission to find the real thing. Oh, and in case youre wondering, yes, matt is both the author and the star of his own novel, defying another convention of fiction writing. They shared the same likes, dislikes, beliefs, and opinions.
Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos first wild card tour book. May bring you facetoface with an imposter in your own life. I remembered enjoying the book and thinking it was a funny story, but the rest of the details were mostly forgotten. Lewis, matt embarks on an incredible chase to find the real jesus and. Jun 23, 2010 today, an interview with matt mikalatos, author of imaginary jesus, in which we discuss controversy, the significance of style, the people behind the story, and more. A fastpaced, sortoftrue story, my imaginary jesus is a wild spiritual adventure like nothing youve ever read before.
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