Over the past four decades, the cultural landscape has undergone a profound transformation, driven by the convergence of New Age spirituality and humanity's fixation on self-actualization. This "perfect storm" has dramatically reshaped the popular perception of Jesus Christ, veering sharply away from the classical biblical definition. In Why Jesus?, Ravi Zacharias delves into the far-reaching impact of this seismic shift, tracing its roots back to the 1960s-70s counterculture, and examining the influential works of Shirley MacLaine, James Redfield, Rhonda Byrne, Dan Brown, and other prominent authors. The book also scrutinizes the profound influence of Oprah Winfrey's media empire, which has played a significant role in popularizing certain books and authors. Zacharias critiques key tenets of the New Age and human potential movements, including the notion that humans are divine beings, Jesus was merely a wise teacher, and truth is relative. In contrast, he presents a compelling case for the bodily resurrection of Jesus, buttressed by biblical and historical evidence, and reaffirms the traditional view of Jesus as the Son of God.