Historical Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800631222)

In the continuing quest for the elusive but compelling figure of Jesus of Nazareth, Gerd Theissen and Annette Merz's authoritative yet engaging book is the single most helpful resource to date. Comprehensively detailing the sources for our knowledge of Jesus, Theissen and Merz fully explore the historical and social context of Jesus and his activity. They then unfold what we can know about Jesus' characteristics as a charismatic teacher, a Jewish prophet, a healer, a teller of parables, and an ethical teacher. Finally, they examine closely the historical questions surrounding Jesus' last supper, his violent death, the accounts of Easter, and the beginnings of Christology. Beholden to neither ancient dogma nor contemporary fantasy, written in a clear style with a variety of learning aids, The Historical Jesus will provide students, teachers, and other individuals with a fascinating and reliable guide into this most exciting field of Jesus research.

Author: Gerd Theissen, Annette Merz
ISBN-10: 0800631226
ISBN-13: 9780800631222
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/01/1998
Pages: 672
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.58lbs
Size: 10.06h x 7.07w x 1.44d