Digital Logos Edition
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.
Can we discover the truth about the historical Jesus?
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