Book Arrangement: Jesus Among Other Gods is comprised of a dedication, acknowledgements, then an introduction. The book is split into seven chapters, followed by a section of endnotes.
Book Content: Ravi Zacharias explores his testimony and his argument defending the Christian belief in Jesus Christ. This book highlights parts of and follows Zacharias’ perception of Christianity.
Rhetorical Analysis:
Exigence/ relevance: Jesus Among Other Gods will be relevant as long as the Christian religion exists. Christianity is a prevalent religion in the world right now; therefore, it is a relevant religion to study. Zacharias explains some of the many stories featured in the bible, and how they have related in his relationship with Christ.
Audience: The audience is anyone who is learning about the Christian religion
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He writes the book as though it is a one-sided conversation by including rhetorical questions, and the words “I” and “you”. The tone set in Jesus Among Other Gods is unequivocal. Zacharias speaks with confidence of where his future lies and Jesus Christ’s validity, “I came to Him unsure about the future. I remain with Him certain about my destiny.”
Delivery: The front cover includes three various deities, likely from different religions. These deities are not Christian and they highly contrast with the imagined image of Christ. These are directly above “Jesus” in the title of the book. The name “Jesus” is written in a much larger font than any other word on the title so that readers will immediately direct their attention to it. The colors used on the cover are red, black, and gold, which suggest power and wealth.
Use of Outside Sources: Zacharias quotes directly from the bible in his writing. He uses scriptures to support his ideas and knowledge of the bible and Christ. Other knowledge used in the book comes directly from Zacharias, such as his use of quotes or his