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The Historical Jesus

A Guide for the Perplexed

by Uk) Dr Helen K. Bond (university Of Edinburgh

  • Hardback
  • 216 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.7 cm

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Clarifies complex issues in Jesus research and scholarship

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The Historical Jesus offers a comprehensive guide to understanding Jesus of Nazareth through current scholarship.

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This title presents an up-to-date picture of Jesus of Nazareth, highlighting the problems and pitfalls encountered in such a venture, and including a survey of current scholarship. The introduction to this new guide sets out the sources (Graeco-Roman, Jewish and Christian), noting the problems connected with them, paying particular attention to the nature of the gospels, and the Synoptic versus the Johannine tradition. A substantial section will discuss scholarship on Jesus from the nineteenth century to the explosion of works in the present day, introducing and explaining the three different 'quests' for the historical Jesus. Subsequent chapters will analyze key themes in historical Jesus research: Jesus' Galilean origins; the scope of his ministry and models of 'holy men', particularly that of prophet; Jesus' teaching and healing; his trial and crucifixion; the highly contentious question of his resurrection; and, finally an exploration of the links between the Jesus movement and the early church. Throughout, the (often opposing) positions of a variety of key scholars will be explained and discussed (eg. Sanders, Crossan, Dunn, Wright, Brown)."Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
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  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    March 2012

  • Weight

    423g

  • Page Count

    216

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780567033161

  • ISBN-10

    0567033163

  • Eden Code

    2745096

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