| Description |
240 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-226) and index. |
| Contents |
The setting. The geographical background ; The political background ; The religious background ; Society and economy -- The life. Sources ; The birth of Jesus ; Infancy and youth ; The call to ministry ; The ministry in Galilee ; The approach of the Passion ; Condemnation and crucifixion ; The aftermath -- The teachings. How Jesus taught ; The ethics of Jesus -- Interpretations. How Jesus saw himself ; The man and the message -- Jesus in art / Jennifer Speake. |
| Summary |
Illuminating the life of Jesus -- his historical context, his religious teachings, and the changing perceptions of him over the centuries -- this lavishly illustrated volume offers one of the most comprehensive and authoritative accounts available of this great and charismatic man. Featuring some 180 illustrations (including 20 full-color maps) and numerous boxed and sidebar features that shed light on interesting facets of the story, Jesus Christ paints a vivid portrait of Christ's life from the Nativity to the Ascension. Drawing on the Gospels and other evidence, J. R. Porter disentangles many of the mysteries and confusions surrounding the life of the historical Jesus -- such as the role of women in his career and the political issues surrounding his trial -- and paints a detailed background portrait of all aspects of society in first-century Palestine, from the fishing communities of Lake Galilee to life under Roman rule. Porter also explores the teachings of Christ, looking at his use of parable, his view of Hebrew Scriptures and his attitude toward the law, and his thinking about the Kingdom of God. And the book assesses the many interpretations of Christ down through the ages, from his immediate impact on the early Church, to the changing image of Jesus in art and illustration, to his perceived role as apocalyptic preacher, revolutionary, mystic, and prophet. A marvelous gift at Easter time or for a child's confirmation, this attractive, informative volume gives us an inspiring portrait of one of the most complex figures in world history. |
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Jesus Christ -- History of doctrines.
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Jesus Christ -- Influence.
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Jesus Christ -- Art.
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| ISBN |
0195214293 alkaline paper |
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9780195214291 alkaline paper |
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