What did Jesus think of himself? How did he face death? What were his expectations of the future? In this volume, now in paperback, internationally renowned Jesus scholar Dale Allison Jr. addresses such perennially fascinating questions about Jesus. The acclaimed hardcover edition received the Biblical Archaeology Society's "Best Book Relating to the New Testament" award in 2011.Representing the fruit of several decades of research, this major work questions standard approaches to Jesus studies and rethinks our knowledge of the historical Jesus in light of recent progress in the scientific stu... View More...
Allison's recent contribution to critical historical Jesus studies rehabilitates the eschatological picture of Jesus, proposed most prominently by Albert Schweitzer in his epochal Quest for the Historical Jesus. Make no mistake: this is not an evangelical apologetic in the garb of critical scholarship, and those who radically question the presuppositions and purposes of critical scholarship will probably not be edified. But Allison does examine in detail the methodology and conclusions of the Jesus Seminar, and finds them wanting. An important contribution, and a corrective to the sensationali... View More...
Allison's recent contribution to critical historical Jesus studies rehabilitates the eschatological picture of Jesus, proposed most prominently by Albert Schweitzer in his epochal Quest for the Historical Jesus. Make no mistake: this is not an evangelical apologetic in the garb of critical scholarship, and those who radically question the presuppositions and purposes of critical scholarship will probably not be edified. But Allison does examine in detail the methodology and conclusions of the Jesus Seminar, and finds them wanting. An important contribution, and a corrective to the sensationali... View More...
Informally presents and evaluates complex--sometimes troubling--issues in scholarly discussion of Jesus Christ. -Whatever one makes of these pages, they are the stammerings neither of an apologist nor of a skeptic but instead of an oft-confused Protestant who has come to his conclusions, modest as they are, quite gradually, and who may alter his uncertain mind about much tomorrow. Of two things only do I feel assured. The first is that, as unchanging things do not grow -- rocks remain rocks -- informed changes of mind should be welcomed, not feared. The second is this: the unexamined Christ i... View More...
Informally presents and evaluates complex--sometimes troubling--issues in scholarly discussion of Jesus Christ. -Whatever one makes of these pages, they are the stammerings neither of an apologist nor of a skeptic but instead of an oft-confused Protestant who has come to his conclusions, modest as they are, quite gradually, and who may alter his uncertain mind about much tomorrow. Of two things only do I feel assured. The first is that, as unchanging things do not grow -- rocks remain rocks -- informed changes of mind should be welcomed, not feared. The second is this: the unexamined Christ i... View More...
1962 stated first edition illustrated cover. No jacket. Pencil underlining and marginalia throughout. Moderate general shelfwear to boards and spine. Binding firm. View More...
Gathering together such first-rate scholars as N. T. Weight, Alister E. McGrath, and Diogenes Allen, this volume explores and critiques the current "quest for the historical Jesus, " reaffirms in a compelling and positive way the traditional biblical teaching about Jesus, and considers the proclamation of his gospel to our pluralistic world. Written with general readers in mind, this volume is an excellent resource for engaging the confused and confusing interpretations of Jesus so prevalent today. View More...
Did Jesus rise from the dead? Is resurrection even possible? Raised on the Third Day approaches these questions with critical and believing eyes. A variety of contributors--including J. P. Moreland, William Lane Craig, Craig A. Evans, Beth M. Sheppard, and Sean McDowell--evaluate scriptural, historical, moral, and apologetic issues related to Christ's death and resurrection. Readers will better appreciate how Gary Habermas has shaped the discussion and how scholarship can be moved forward. Study of Christ's resurrection is far from exhausted. Gary R. Habermas is one of the most influentia... View More...
Pope Benedict XVI's iconic life of Jesus, a rich, compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of the central figure of the Christian faith. "This book is . . . my personal search 'for the face of the Lord.'"--Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the Pope seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today's "popular" depictions and to restore his true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope incites us to encounter Jesus face to face. From Jesus of Nazareth ". . . the great question that will be with us thro... View More...
The New York Times bestselling final volume in the Pope's Jesus of Nazareth series, detailing how the stories of Jesus' infancy and childhood are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. In 2007, Joseph Ratzinger published his first book as Pope Benedict XVI in order "to make known the figure and message of Jesus." Now, the Pope focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus' life as a child. The root of these stories is the experience of hope found in the birth of Jesus and the affirmations of surrender and service embodied in his parents, Joseph and Mary. This is a story o... View More...
The New York Times bestselling final volume in the Pope's Jesus of Nazareth series, detailing how the stories of Jesus' infancy and childhood are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. In 2007, Joseph Ratzinger published his first book as Pope Benedict XVI in order "to make known the figure and message of Jesus." Now, the Pope focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus' life as a child. The root of these stories is the experience of hope found in the birth of Jesus and the affirmations of surrender and service embodied in his parents, Joseph and Mary. This is a story o... View More...
A personal encounter with Jesus in His full humanity. Only by experiencing a close, personal encounter with Jesus in his full humanity - just as his first disciples did - can we develop a true and salvific belief in the Christ of Faith. Cardinal Giacomo Biffi gives us an intimate portrait of Jesus so we can encounter Him in His full humanity - just as his first disciples did - and develop a true and salvific belief in the Christ of Faith. View More...
