Author : John Davidson
Publisher : Clear Press Ltd
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 17,41 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Christian literature, Early
ISBN : 1904555144
An uplifting study of Jesus, his times and his teaching
Author : Geza Vermes
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 26,3 MB
Release : 2004-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 014191260X
There can be no doubt that Jesus, 'a religious genius' as Geza Vermes describes him, lived and taught in Palestine some 2000 years ago. The influence he has had is incalculable. How though can we distinguish between the doctrines shaped to the needs of the burgeoning Christian church and the original views laid out by Jesus himself? How can we dig back through the additions, misinterpretations and confusions of later writers and two millennia of tradition to get back to the authentic gospel of Jesus? In his new book, Vermes subjects all the sayings of Jesus to brilliantly informed scrutiny. The result is a book of unique value and novelty--scraping aside the accretions of centuries to come as close as we can hope to be to the true Jesus.
Author : Elmar R. Gruber
Publisher : Element Books Limited
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 36,42 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781852308353
The existence of striking parallels between elements of the New Testament gospels and Buddhist texts has caused controversy among scholars and theologians in recent decades. In this book, the authors of The Jesus Conspiracy explore the connections between Buddhist missionaries in the Holy Land and the origins of Christianity.
Author : Carl Laferton
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 34,32 MB
Release : 2013-01-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781909559820
What he really did and why it really matters.
Author : Joan E. Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 24,29 MB
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567671518
Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived. His image adorns countless churches, icons, and paintings. He is the subject of millions of statues, sculptures, devotional objects and works of art. Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and pristine linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernized and untrue to historical reality? This question continues to fascinate. Leading Christian Origins scholar Joan E. Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. He may even have had short hair.
Author : Ron Moseley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,11 MB
Release : 1998-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781880226681
Jesus was a Jew who was born, lived, and died within first-century Judaism. His lifestyle was characteristic of the Jews of that day. Since the New Testament is highly Hebraic- background, writers, culture, religion, traditions, concepts, etc.- any full understanding needs this perspective.
Author : Timothy Freke
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0307565866
Why Were the Teachings of the Original Christians Brutally Suppressed by the Roman Church? • Because they portray Jesus and Mary Magdalene as mythic figures based on the Pagan Godman and Goddess • Because they show that the gospel story is a spiritual allegory encapsulating a profound philosophy that leads to mythical enlightenment • Because they have the power to turn the world inside out and transform life into an exploration of consciousness Drawing on modern scholarship, the authors of the international bestseller The Jesus Mysteries decode the secret teachings of the original Christians for the first time in almost two millennia and theorize about who the original Christians really were and what they actually taught. In addition, the book explores the many myths of Jesus and the Goddess and unlocks the lost secret teachings of Christian mysticism, which promise happiness and immortality to those who attain the state of Gnosis, or enlightenment. This daring and controversial book recovers the ancient wisdom of the original Christians and demonstrates its relevance to us today.
Author : Daniel Darling
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 32,96 MB
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493400525
From hit songs to bumper stickers to eye-black, Jesus is trending high wherever you look. But at the end of the day, many "try Jesus" and come away disappointed in the experience. That's because the Jesus of popular culture looks much more like us than the God-man who appeared in the flesh two thousand years ago. We've got Guru Jesus, Braveheart Jesus, Dr. Phil Jesus, Free-Range Jesus, and plenty more imposters that feed into our selfish desires. The problem is, they don't have the power to save us or transform us into new creations. Luckily, it doesn't have to be that way. The Original Jesus calls readers back to the Jesus who demands our worship--the potter who molds us, the clay. Seekers, skeptics, and sojourners in the way of faith will see Jesus for who he really is: God in the flesh, calling us to surrender our very lives that we may truly live. Foreword by Russell Moore.
Author : Sarah Young
Publisher : Tommy Nelson
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 35,19 MB
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1400237211
Jesus Calling® Bible stories with Jesus Calling devotions are now available for toddlers! Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook includes simple Bible stories accompanied by short messages of Jesus’ love for children. Delightful art makes this a perfect companion to Jesus Calling for Little Ones. You already know and love the Jesus Calling® brand, and the new Jesus Calling My First Bible Storybook is the perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the Bible and to Jesus and His love. You and your family will enjoy this Bible storybook night after night.
Author : Nancy Guthrie
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 22,70 MB
Release : 2012-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1414371489
We tend to look to the New Testament to tell us about Jesus, yet it was the Old Testament about which Jesus said, “the Scriptures point to me!” In The One Year Book of Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament, Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie takes readers from Genesis through Malachi, shining the light of Christ on the promise of a descendent who will put an end to the curse of sin; the story of a father who offers up his son as a sacrifice; the symbol of a temple where people can meet with God; the prophecy of a servant who will suffer; the person of a king who will rule with righteousness—and so much more. Day by day throughout the year, readers will see the beauty of Christ in fresh new ways, creating a deeper understanding and appreciation for who Jesus is and what he accomplished through his Cross and Resurrection.
