Jesus Christ: The Jesus Of History, The Christ Of Faith

JESUS CHRIST THE JESUS OF HISTORY THE CHRIST OF FAITH With deft and profound scholarship, Professor Porter looks squarely at biblical and other evidence in order to disentangle many of the mysteries and confusions surrounding the life of the historical Jesus. Concentrating on Jesus' life, his teachings, the conflicting perceptions of Jesus by his contemporaries and subsequent generations, and the social and political context of the time he lived, Jesus Christ is the only comprehensive, authoritative and fully illustrated account of this great and charismatic man. Special illustrated features highlight Jesus' relationship to the Judaism of his day, the role of women in his life, his view of the Hebrew Scriptures (the Christian Old Testament), the political issues surrounding his trial and his significance for early Christian groups such as the Gnostics. Jesus Christ is divided into five major sections: · The Setting: a detailed portrait of all aspects of society in the Palestine of Jesus' day, from the fishing communities of Lake Galilee to life under Roman rule. Maps and superb photographers evoke the setting of Jesus' career with unparalleled vividness. · The Life: a biography of Jesus, with illuminating treatment of the many areas of controversy and enigma. All stages of Jesus' life are traced, from his birth to the Crucifixion and its aftermath. · The Teachings: a treatment of Jesus' message and beliefs, covering such topics as the Sermon on the Mount, his attitude to the Jewish Law, his use of parables and his views on the Kingdom of God. · Interpretations: a wide-ranging survey of the many ways in which Jesus has been regarded through the centuries - as apocalyptic preacher, revolutionary, mystic and prophet, among other interpretations. · Jesus In Art: a fully illustrated section devoted to the changing image of Jesus in art over the centuries.