Graham writes that "I am convinced that there is a great hunger of mind and thirst of soul on the part of the average man for Peace with God. This book has been written for the man in the street. My purpose is to give him a clear understanding of a new way of life that was presented by an unknown Galilean two thousand years ago, and my daily prayer will be that in this hour of crisis, confusion, perplexity and bewilderment, this book will be used to bring you to Peace with God." -- From the preface.