Matt mikalatos is a freelancer, and author of the novel imaginary jesus barnabooks, april 2010. 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. When matt mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isnt the real jesus at all, but an imaginary one. 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. 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. Matt is an active member of the group blog at, and can also be found at matt has a masters degree in. Find matt mikalatos huge selection of books at online store. Matt mikalatos audio books, best sellers, author bio. Mar 14, 2011 imaginary jesus matt mikalatos barna books, 2010. He provides leadership to the international ministries of campus crusade for christs northwest region. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. My imaginary jesus matt mikalatos 9781414364735 netgalley. Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos audiobook download.
They shared the same likes, dislikes, beliefs, and opinions. In this hilarious, fastpaced, sortoftrue story hailed as monty python meets c. Oct 14, 2011 my imaginary jesus book trailer, matt mikalatos. My imaginary jesus book trailer, matt mikalatos youtube. Matt mikalatos is the author of many books including good news for a change, imaginary jesus, and into the fray. Dec 01, 2010 imaginary jesus is an hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. 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. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. During matt s attempt to destroy the imposter and find the real jesus, imaginary jesus escapes. Imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos overdrive rakuten.
Through personal stories and a bit of imagination, my imaginary jesus helps strip away the cultural trappings weve placed around. Matt gives you tips, tricks, and advice for getting your book picked up by an agent and a publisher. 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. Lewis, matt embarks on an incredible chase to find the real jesus and ask him the one question that his. Theres hollywood jesus who is mild and kind and never asks for anything difficult. He has published articles in many magazines including discipleship journal and the wittenburg door. Now the lamb is on the lam and matt is on a quest to find the living, breathing christ.
Interview with matt mikalatos imaginary jesus tour, day 3. My latest read is imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos. 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. Matt mikalatos yes, im the main character liked jesus a lot. View full size arkasha stevenson matt mikalatos, author of imaginary jesus, has his hands and shoulders full with daughters allie center, 7, and zoey right, 9, and friend gracie martin, 9. 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. Imaginary jesus is published in print by tyndale and in audio by christianaudio fiction. So imagine matts astonishment when he finds out that the guy he knows as jesus. Browse audiobooks written by matt mikalatos sorted by best. Matt mikalatos books list of books by author matt mikalatos.
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. If you follow me, you will have the life you always wanted. Imaginary jesus, by matt mikalatos, is not like any book youve ever read. 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. A fastpaced, sortoftrue story, my imaginary jesus is a wild spiritual adventure like nothing youve ever read before. May bring you facetoface with an imposter in your own life. 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. In my imaginary jesus, mikalatos explores the ways in which we have made jesus in our image. My imaginary jesus, why read the book, by matt mikalatos. So imagine matts astonishment when he finds out that the guy he knows as jesus isnt. 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.
Matt mikalatos has identified several imaginary jesus we hold. 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. So imagine matt s astonishment when he finds out that the guy he knows as jesus. Matt is an active member of the group blog at, and can also be found at. Matt mikalatos is a christian author, speaker, and missionary. Jun 23, 2010 interview with matt mikalatos imaginary jesus tour, day 3 published june 23, 2010 by rachel csff blog tour, fiction 5 comments 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. The author uses satire in order to confront and depose the imaginary jesuses offered by society. Matt mikalatos is the author of the first time we saw him, my imaginary jesus, and night of the living dead christian, and has been on staff with cru formerly campus crusade for christ for fifteen years. On his wild ride through time, space, and portland, oregon, he encounters hundreds of other. 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. View matt mikalatos profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Matt mikalatos received his ba in writing from university of california riverside.
Imaginary jesus is an hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. 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. Vancouverbased christian author matt mikalatos creates. Matt mikalatos, qr code 6 of 9 attending an atheist bible study in this hilarious, fastpaced, sortoftrue story hailed as monty python meets c. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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. When matt mikalatos realizes that his longtime buddy in the robe and sandals isnt the real jesus at all, but an imaginary.
Imaginary jesus is a hilarious, fastpaced, notquitefictional story thats unlike anything youve ever read before. Matt mikalatos realized that the jesus in his life looked a lot like himself, and very little like the jesus of the bible. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover matts. Interview with matt mikalatos imaginary jesus tour, day 3 published june 23, 2010 by rachel csff blog tour, fiction 5 comments 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. From working at a comic book store postcollege to working with students in the underground church in asia, matts realworld experience is as varied as the. The imaginary jesus by matt mikalatos collected miscellany. In fact, he couldnt believe how much they had in common. The story of a fathers love for his children and the healing power of the smallest act of kindness.
Matt mikalatos works for a nonprofit dedicated to helping people live better, fuller lives. He currently lives in the portland, oregon area with his wife and three daughters. Imaginary jesus is a book that micah described as uncomfortably humorous. The book begins with the main character, matt, sitting with jesus in a vegan restaurant. My imaginary jesus ebook by matt mikalatos rakuten kobo. A wide range of christian bibles, books, music, movies, and gifts available on sale at. Micah carter began our discussion with a book that was available for a short time for free on kindle.
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