Dallas Willard, professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California, spoke at Stanford University in 2002 on the topic Nietzsche vs. Jesus. I found his talk intriguing. Willard treats Nietzsche respectfully, offering a helpful explanation of Nietzsche's historical context, and the way his perspective on "truth" now predominates in the culture of our day. Against Nietzsche Willard contrasts Jesus and Christ's way of discovering genuine truth and reality. The talk is nonpolemical and offers much to ponder. Go here.
Dallas Willard passed away in 2013 after teaching at USC from 1965 to 2013. He left behind an influential body of work. I have read several of his books and go back from time to time in order to better digest and internalize his thought. Willard offers fresh vocabulary. He replaces traditional terminology such as "disciples of Christ" with "apprentices to Christ." Some of his books include:
The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives
Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ
Knowing Christ Today: Why We Can Trust Spiritual Knowledge,
Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with Christ.
A book published after his death is The Allure of Gentleness: Defending the Faith in the Manner of Jesus.