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Was Jesus of Nazareth a real person? Did all of the events described in the gospels really happen? How was the world Jesus lived in different from our own? In The Historical Jesus For Dummies, you'll discover the answers to these questions and hundreds more. This accessible, plain-English guide to the life and times of Jesus paints a vibrant picture of his world, examining records in the New Testament and Roman history as well as recent archeological finds that shed new light on his life. You'll find informative explanations of Jesus's birth, infancy, and childhood; meet his followers and enemies; learn about his teachings and miracles, and discover how modern scholars and historians have arrived at these conclusions. This fascinating primer to the real-life Jesus explores: The different stories of Jesus in the gospels The three quests for the historical Jesus The miracles of Jesus Jewish society and the influence of Rome in Jesus's time The Roman practice of crucifixion The politics of Roman-occupied Judea What people though of Jesus when he was alive The Gnostic gospels and other non-biblical texts of the time The top controversies surrounding Jesus Portrayals of Jesus in art and film Complete with a concise account of the spread of Christianity throughout the world, The Historical Jesus For Dummies puts you in touch with the human Jesus who walked the earth and whose teachings changed the world.
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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, History and criticism, Biography, Historicity, Christianity, History of religion, Christology, Religion, Religion - Theology, Christian Theology - Christology, Christian Theology - General, Religion / Theology, Biblical Biography - New Testament, Biblical Studies - Jesus, the Gospels & Acts, Christianity - History - General, Jesus Christ, Jesus christShowing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
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The Historical Jesus For Dummies
2008, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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0470276215 9780470276211
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The Historical Jesus For Dummies (For Dummies (Religion & Spirituality))
December 5, 2007, For Dummies, Wiley
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0470167858 9780470167854
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