Jesus in His Jewish Context
- ISBN-10
- 145140879X
- ISBN-13
- 9781451408799
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 198
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-06-10
- Publisher
- Fortress Press
- Author
- Geza Vermes
Description
Lucidly written, Vermes's newest work is addressed to all readers interested in ancient religions, history, and culture. A renowned scholar of ancient Judaism, he explores how Jesus and his followers fit into the Jewish world of Judea and Galilee. Vermes includes five new chapters in this revised edition that will not fail to stimulate discussion. With his sharp historical sense and unrivaled knowledge of anicent Judaism, Vermes opens new windows on Jesus, the Gospels, and earliest Christianity.
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