The Man Nobody Knows

In The Man Nobody Knows, Bruce Barton reimagines Jesus Christ not as a weak or passive figure but as a powerful, persuasive leader who inspired men to follow Him and transformed the world through vision and action. Barton uses the language of business and leadership to draw parallels between Christ’s ministry and modern organizational principles, arguing that Jesus exemplified the perfect model of moral strength and effective leadership. The book seeks to revive readers’ faith by presenting Jesus as both divine and deeply human — a figure of energy, courage, and purpose, relevant to both spiritual life and modern enterprise.

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BT301 B139 1987

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USA : The Bobbs-Merrill Cmpany Inc.., 1952

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0-2-02-083620-1

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BT301 B139 1987

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Jesus Christ — Biography
Leadership — Religious aspects — Christianity
Christian life — Practical applications
Business ethics — Moral aspects
Religion and success — 20th century

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The Man Nobody Knows by Bruce Barton was published in 1952 by Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Originally written in 1925 and reissued in later editions such as the 1952 printing, this influential Christian-themed book presents Jesus Christ as the world’s greatest business executive and leader, blending religious devotion with early 20th-century business ideals. Barton, an advertising executive and co-founder of BBDO, aimed to reinterpret Jesus for modern readers, portraying Him as a strong, confident, and dynamic leader whose methods offer timeless lessons in success, organization, and moral leadership.

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