Jesus, Man or Myth?

by Carsten Meedom

Overview

Jesus Christ is one of the most revered and, at the same time, maligned figures in human history. What is the truth about him? Can we reliably know anything at all? In this clear and authoritative book, a leading historian and theologian faces head-on the difficult questions about the historical Jesus. He invites readers to lay aside any preconceived ideas that may have and to examine the evidence. They may be surprised at the findings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780745957722
Publisher:	Lion Books
Publication date:	01/17/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	828 KB

About the Author

Carsten Peter Thiede was a Professor of New Testament History with Papyrology and Archaeology at STH in Basel, Switzerland., and taught at the Dept of International Studies at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel. He is the co-author of 'The Jesus Papyrus' and author of 'The Dead Sea Scrolls'.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 6
1 DID JESUS REALLY EXIST? 18
2 HOW DO WE KNOW THE STORIES ABOUT JESUS ARE ACTUALLY TRUE? 30
3 HOW WAS JESUS BORN? 44
4 WHAT WAS JESUS’ PLACE IN JEWISH TRADITION? 59
5 DID JESUS REALLY DO MIRACLES? 75
6 DID JESUS REALLY DIE ON THE CROSS? 88
7 DID JESUS REALLY RISE FROM THE DEAD? 108
8 WHO DID JESUS THINK HE WAS? 122
9 MODERN CHOICES 138

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