Detailed description Demystifies top controversies surrounding Jesus
Your accessible guide to the life and times of Jesus
Want to know more about Jesus? This plain-English, practical guide paints a vibrant picture of his world, examining records in the Bible and Roman history and exploring recent archaeological finds that shed new light on his life. You get informative explanations of Jesus's infancy, followers, teachings, and miracles, as well as the crucifixion and resurrection.
Discover: * The different stories of Jesus in the gospels * The three quests for the historical Jesus * Jewish society and the influence of Rome in Jesus's time * The spread of Christianity around the world * Jesus in art and film
From the contents Introduction.
Part I: Piecing Together the Jesus Story.
Chapter 1: Meeting the Manfrom Nazareth.
Chapter 2: Comparing the Gospels: A Biblical Biography of Jesus.
Chapter 3: Pursuing the Historical Jesus in the Gospels.
Chapter 4: Sharing in the Quests: Appreciating Modern Scholars' Efforts.
Chapter 5: Checking the Sources for Evidence of Jesus.
Part II: Reconstructing the World of Jesus.
Chapter 6: Introducing the Great and Powerful Rome.
Chapter 7: Taking a Snapshot of Jewish Society in Jesus's Time.
Chapter 8: Feeling Rome's Influence.
Part III: Exploring the Life of Jesus the Jew.
Chapter 9: Examining Jesus's Family and Early Life.
Chapter 10: Starting a New Movement.
Chapter 11: Teaching Wisdom and Telling Tales.
Chapter 12: Working Miracles and Confounding Crowds.
Part IV: Witnessing Jesus's Execution and Resurrection.
Chapter 13: Scouting the Competition: Jesus's Opponents.
Chapter 14: Examining Jesus's Crucifixion.
Chapter 15: The Resurrection: From the Messiah to the Son of God.
Part V: Experiencing Christ in Culture.
Chapter 16: A Western Savior Goes Global.
Chapter 17: From Graffiti to the Guggenheim: Jesus in Art.
Chapter 18: The Reel Jesus.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Top Ten Historical Controversies about Jesus.
Chapter 20: Top Ten Pilgrimage Sites Associated with Jesus.
