This important book recovers the ancient way of reading the four gospels as four steps in a transformative process. While being rooted in the history of the Early Church, it moves beyond focus on the historical Jesus, and recovers the practice of uniting heart and mind with a living, dynamic Christ. "It's a rare treat to have someone show you a previously undiscovered layer of meaning and import. Alexander Shaia has given us a tremendous resource." Brian D. McLaren, Speaker, activist, author of A New Kind of Christianity "The liveliest presentation of the gospels that I have seen in a very long time." Phyllis Tickle, Author of The Great Emergence "Eye-opening, intelligent and practical. This will transform the way you read scripture and reveal a path for a vibrant Christian way of life." Diana Butler Bass, Author of Christianity for The Rest of Us