"Humanitarian Jesus" is made up of two parts. In the first part, the authors provide the theological basis for social justice. And here is where the book is at its best. The authors emphasize again and again the importance of sound theology. They want Christians to know that first and foremost they must be grounded in the Bible. Buckley and Dobson understand the tension so many of us feel when looking at issues related to social justice. In the second part the authors conduct a series of 15 interviews with people who are involved in some sort of social justice ministry or organization. Interviewees range from Ron Sider to Tony Campolo, from Francis Chan to Mark Batterson. Social issues addressed include slavery, clean water, poverty, human rights, the environment and abortion. The unifying theme across these wide ranging conversations is the need for Christians to embrace both verbal evangelism and practical social action--the former presenting God's character in the plan of redemption, the latter demonstrating God's character through mercy and justice.