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Of all the books ever published, there is an extremely short list of those that have had as amazing success and popular reception as Charles Sheldon’s In His Steps. As one of the bestselling books of all time, selling over 50,000,000 copies over the last century, this perennial classic was the book which first asked, and then made popular, the now famous question,— What would Jesus do? This page-turner tells the story of a small town whose residents are challenged by their pastor to ask this question before everything they do and every decision they make. The challenge will ultimately transforms their lives as they discover the unexpected consequences of aspiring to live like Christ and always doing good unto their neighbors. What does it really mean to be a Christian and a citizen? Does your church and its members reflect the teachings of Christ in daily life or are the Sunday sermons and worship song lyrics merely virtuous platitudes? Follow the lives of seven Christians as they wrestle with the profound implications and practical consequences of faithfully living the gospel in Sheldon’s classic In His Steps.

In His Steps takes place in the railroad town of Raymond, probably located in the eastern U.S.A. (Chicago, IL and the coast of Maine are mentioned as being accessible by train), and Chicago Illinois. The main character is the Rev. Henry Maxwell, pastor of the First Church of Raymond, who challenges his congregation to not do anything for a whole year without first asking: “What Would Jesus Do?” Other characters include Ed Norman, senior editor of the Raymond Daily Newspaper, Rachel Winslow, a talented singer, and Virginia Page, an heiress, to name a few.

In His Steps written by Charles Monroe Sheldon, a Minister from America, is a Journey through the Bible that explores a Deeper understanding of Jesus and how we can Walk In His Steps. Dedicated to my ancestors whose wise and courageous decisions installed laws that might enable all me to be free. Acknowledgement of all those who came before, who carried the story forward so that others might hear and know.

In His Steps is a best-selling religious fiction novel written by Charles Monroe Sheldon. First published in 1896, the book has sold more than 30,000,000 copies, and ranks as one of the best-selling books of all time. The full title of the book is In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?Though variations of the subtitle "What would Jesus do" have been used by Christians for centuries as a form of imitatio dei, the imitation of God, it gained much greater currency following publication of the book.Chicago Advance, the original publisher, failed to register the copyright in the proper form. Other publishers took advantage of this, publishing the book without paying the author royalties. Thus lower prices and multiple publishers led to larger sales. (wikipedia.org)

This hardcover collector's edition is cleanly formatted for easy reading. 12 point Garamond, 1.2 spacing. One of the most moving books of all time, "In His Steps" has been a bestselling Christian novel for over a century. Reverend Henry Maxwell asks his church to not do anything for a whole year before asking: "What Would Jesus Do?" With more than 30 million copies sold, this spiritual classic inspires readers to look inside themselves and examine right from wrong. It is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. An important read for all Christians.