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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100470167858

ISBN-139780470167854

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Book TitleHistorical Jesus for Dummies

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

TopicChristian Theology / Christology, Christian Theology / General

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion

AuthorCatherine M. Murphy

FormatPerfect

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight15.2 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal232.908

Table Of ContentIntroduction.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.Index.

SynopsisWas Jesus of Nazareth a real person? Did all of the events described in the gospels really happen? How was the world Jesus lived in different from our own? In The Historical Jesus For Dummies, you'll discover the answers to these questions and hundreds more. This accessible, plain-English guide to the life and times of Jesus paints a vibrant picture of his world, examining records in the New Testament and Roman history as well as recent archeological finds that shed new light on his life. You'll find informative explanations of Jesus's birth, infancy, and childhood; meet his followers and enemies; learn about his teachings and miracles, and discover how modern scholars and historians have arrived at these conclusions. This fascinating primer to the real-life Jesus explores: The different stories of Jesus in the gospels The three quests for the historical Jesus The miracles of Jesus Jewish society and the influence of Rome in Jesus's time The Roman practice of crucifixion The politics of Roman-occupied Judea What people though of Jesus when he was alive The Gnostic gospels and other non-biblical texts of the time The top controversies surrounding Jesus Portrayals of Jesus in art and film Complete with a concise account of the spread of Christianity throughout the world, The Historical Jesus For Dummies puts you in touch with the human Jesus who walked the earth and whose teachings changed the world., An accessible overview of the latest research into the life and times of Jesus The life of Jesus is, at once, both a point of faith and a historical debate for millions of people in the U.S. The Historical Jesus For Dummies paints a vibrant picture of the politics, religion, and culture of the Jewish world he encountered, examining both biblical and non-biblical historical texts and exploring recent archaeological finds that shed additional light on the life of Jesus. Catherine M. Murphy, PhD (Santa Clara, CA) is Associate Professor in the Religious Studies Department at Santa Clara University, specializing in the New Testament., Was Jesus of Nazareth a real person? Did all of the events described in the gospels really happen? How was the world Jesus lived in different from our own? In The Historical Jesus For Dummies, you'll discover the answers to these questions and hundreds more.

LC Classification NumberBT301.9