Exploring the diverse perceptions of Jesus.
If you're intrigued by history and spirituality, "The Changing Faces of Jesus" might just enrich your understanding of one of the world's most influential figures. It unpacks various interpretations of Jesus throughout time, offering a deep dive into the mosaic of cultures and beliefs that have shaped our view of him. This book could open your mind to the myriad ways Jesus has been perceived and what that says about human culture.
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ISBN: 9780670894512
Authors:
Géza Vermes
Publisher: Viking Compass/Penguin Group (NYC)
Date of Publication: 2001-04-02
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.74
(rated by 123 readers)
Description
Vermes is internationally recognized for pioneering biblical scholarship as well as for the definitive English translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Now he takes readers on a journey through the New Testament to reveal the true historical figure of Jesus hidden beneath the oldest Gospels. How was this Palestinian charismatic transformed by later generations into the heavenly savior elaborated by the Christian Church? Vermes acts as a sensitive, learned, and thought-provoking guide. His account presents the fruit of both a lifetime's scholarship and a lifelong quest to understand a solitary giant among Jewish prophets. Prologue: From Christ to Jesus John: the odd man out among the Evangelists The Jesus of John: messiah figure or stranger from heaven Paul: the odd man out among the Apostles The Christ of Paul: Son of God and universal redeemer of mankind The Jesus of the Acts of the Apostles: prophet, Lord, and Christ The Jesus of the Synoptic Gospels: charismatic healer and teacher and eschatological enthusiast Beneath the Gospels: the real Jesus The real Jesus at the dawn of the third millennium Epilogue: A dream
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Exploring the diverse perceptions of Jesus.
If you're intrigued by history and spirituality, "The Changing Faces of Jesus" might just enrich your understanding of one of the world's most influential figures. It unpacks various interpretations of Jesus throughout time, offering a deep dive into the mosaic of cultures and beliefs that have shaped our view of him. This book could open your mind to the myriad ways Jesus has been perceived and what that says about human culture.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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