Garland McWatters set out to discover a Jesus he could relate to; so he read the gospels putting aside, as best he could, his preconceptions about Jesus. He found himself more interested in the personal encounters of Jesus' life than in the parables, teachings, and miracles that we usually study. He found much of what the gospels have to offer is located between the lines. He discovered a Jesus who was anything but meek, but who was eager for a confrontation and usually took the initiative. He could be calculating, abrasive, and sarcastic as well as compassionate, tender, and forgiving. He...