This book presents an introduction to the ministry and message of Jesus by combining topical and chronological approaches. Topics discussed include: highlights of the words and teachings of Jesus and the main events of his ministry; background information on Judaism to aid in understanding the context of Jesus' words and actions; main issues and debates in the research of the historical Jesus; the most important ancient documents that help in understanding the Gospels (the Dead Sea Scrolls, Nag Hammadi Scrolls, Talmud, and Josephus).
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0761805060
ISBN13:9780761805069
Release Date:October 1996
Publisher:Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
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