The Third Jesus by Deepak Chopra

The first Jesus, according to Deepak Chopra, is the historical person about whom we know next to nothing. The second one is the Jesus presented in the Bible and by most Christian churches: the son of God coming to save humankind from sinfulness. The third Jesus, according to Chopra, is a mystic trying to shift the world's perception of God to one that is less rigid and judgmental. Jesus' God is a God of grace and "A God capable of being pleased and displeased isn't a God of grace, since the essence of grace is unconditional love." Chopra goes on to interpret the life and alleged words of Jesus in terms of mysticism as it has been experienced in all religions. He also gives instruction on how to enhance your spiritual development. An excellent book for discussion.