Religion Question
Book references URL:
- https://www.supersummary.com/in-his-steps/summary/
- https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1653/pg1653-i…
The desire to follow Jesus’ example has permeated much Christian literature through the millenia. An obvious example is The Imitation of Christ by Thomas á Kempis in the fifteenth century. In this paper you will present biblical references pertaining to following Jesus’ example plus analyze Charles Sheldon’s In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? Although he did not originate the phrase of “What would Jesus do?”, he did popularize it.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 600–1000-word analysis paper in response to the prompt below. You will draw relevant information from the Module: Week’s Learn materials, as well as from assigned
readings from previous Modules: Weeks. It will follow current Turbian format.
Analysis Paper: Imitation of Christ
The Imitation of Christ. Questions/Prompts:
What New Testament passages portray Jesus as our example? Why did Sheldon’s novel appeal to the generation preceding World War I? Why did Bible-believing evangelicals find Sheldon’s novel appealing? What are the values and dangers you perceive in the What Would Jesus Do movement?
