Jesus

by Michael Keene

Publisher:

Lion

, 2002

Overview

Jesus is one of the most influential figures of all time. But who was he? What can we know about him? And how has he helped shape human history? Keene offers a clear portrait of the founder of Christianity by showing us the world in which Jesus lived, covering such topics as life under the Romans, Jewish beliefs and festivals, and life in Galilee. In the chapter on Jesus Through History, the author discusses Jesus and women, Jesus and Judaism, Jesus and Islam, and Jesus in Film.

Product Details

• Title: Jesus
• Author: Michael Keene
• Series: Lion Access Guides Series
• Publisher: Lion Hudson
• Publication Date: 2002
• Pages: 160

About Michael Keene

Michael Keene’s contributions to this series are: Christianity, World Religions, Jesus, and The Bible. He has written textbooks for England’s General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the RE curriculum. Keene graduated from London University with an Honors degree in Theology and Religious Studies. He spent many years teaching in different schools in London, Hampshire and Suffolk before devoting full time to writing. His books include The Development of Christianity, Seekers after Truth, and Examining Four Religions.