Jesus the Jew: A Historian's Reading of the Gospels

Jesus the Jew: A Historian's Reading of the Gospels
ISBN-10
1451408803
ISBN-13
9781451408805
Category
Religion
Pages
290
Language
English
Published
1981-01-01
Publisher
Fortress Press
Author
Geza Vermes

Description

This now classic book is a significant corrective to several recent developments in the study of the historical Jesus. In contrast to depictions of Jesus as a wandering Cynic teacher, Geza Vermes offers a portrait based on evidence of charismatic activity in first-century Galilee. Vermes shows how the major New Testament titles of Jesus-prophet, Lord, Messiah, son of man, Son of God-can be understood in this historical context. The result is a description of Jesus that retains its power and its credibility.

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