The Historical Figure of JesusA biography of the historical figure of Jesus. The book studies the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, distinguishing the certain from the improbable, and assessing the historical and religious context of Christ's time. The spread of Christianity is also discussed. |
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Excellent Analysis From An Historian's Perspective
User Review - Philip Tutt - Christianbook.comLet me dispense first with the negative. The book offers little new by way of reconstruction of historical certitudes concerning Jesus of Nazareth. That said, I commend the author, a capable scholar ... Read full review
Gives some new insights
User Review - Grimace - Christianbook.comThis book gave a new look examining Jesus from a historical side nit just a theological side. I enjoyed reading it and it is well written . I used this book for school and learned much from it. Would highly recommend it as it gives a new perspective to the subject matter. Read full review
Contents
An Outline of JesusLife | |
Political Setting | |
Judaism as a Religion | |
External Sources | |
The Problems ofthe Primary Sources 7 Two Contexts 8 The Setting and Method of Jesus Ministry 9 The Beginning of Jesus Ministry | |
Miracles | |
Contention and Opposition in Galilee | |
Jesus View of His Role in Gods Plan | |
The Resurrection | |
Chronology Appendix II Jesus Disciples | |
Israel Gentiles and Individuals 13 The Kingdom Reversal of Values and Ethical Perfectionism | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Historical Figure of Jesus |
| Author | E. Sanders |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Penguin UK, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0141928220, 9780141928227 |
| Length | 352 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General Religion / Biblical Studies / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts Religion / Christian Theology / Christology Religion / Christianity / History |
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