
- Publisher: Small Blue Dog Publishing
- Edition: 2
- Available in: Paperback, Ebook
- ISBN: 978-0-6482672-7-0
Explore Eyewitness Accounts in 40 Bite-Sized Pieces
Jesus Christ: Just another guru, or Son of God?
Are you a Seeker of Truth, thirsty for meaning in your life, and exploring many options? Are you a skeptic who wants to be sure before you dismiss Christianity? Perhaps you are a new believer, or an older Christian who wants to refresh their faith.
Meet the Real Jesus takes you through forty bite-sized pieces of an ancient biography published in the Bible, so you can make up your own mind.
These are living, breathing accounts, full of conflict and compassion, great courage and narrow escapes, and a hope that emerges from the midst of tragedy.
Meet Jesus Christ, carpenter’s son and friend to the unloveable. Find out what His life and death really means, and why He would rather die than live without you.
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First published by Scripture Union UK in 2001 as
Closer to God for Newcomers.
Many thousands of copies distributed during multiple Soul in the City missions in the City of London in the early 2000s.
Thoroughly revised and rewritten in 2022.

Belinda Pollard is an award-winning Australian mystery author, speaker and former journalist. A book editor and writing coach of twenty years’ experience, she co-hosts the Gracewriters Podcast for Christian writers. She has degrees in Communication (Queensland University of Technology) and Theology (Moore Theological College), and writes the Wild Crimes mystery-thriller series, humorous memoir, Bible meditations, and resources for writers. Her writing prizes include a Varuna Fellowship. Belinda lives in subtropical Brisbane, Australia.
Features:
- 40 short, accessible, conversational Bible studies/devotions from Luke/Acts.
- Each Bible passage is reproduced fully within the text, because newcomers can find it intimidating to navigate the Bible at first.
- Each day includes a short text from the Old Testament or another New Testament book to explore the cohesion of the Bible’s message.
- An ideal resource or gift for seekers, Alpha participants, baptism or confirmation candidates, graduating high school students, chaplaincy clients.
- Cover customisation options available for large quantities.
Bulk orders
Would you like to order in bulk? Order direct for the following benefits.
Discounts
- 10% discount for 10 or more copies.
- 13% discount for 40 or more copies.
- Free shipping within Australia for 10 or more copies.
- For other countries, enquire for a shipping estimate.
Customisations

Because of the way we are printing Meet the Real Jesus, special customisation options are available.
A custom page can be inserted at the front of the book before the title page for orders of 50 or more. This might include a welcome message, an inspiring letter to graduates, or useful information about your church or group. Talk to the publisher or author about your ideas.
For orders of 150 copies or more, a customised cover can be created. You might like to incorporate the crest or colours of your school or organisation, or discuss other ideas.