| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
ix, 368 pages : map ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Herod, the mad king -- The Messiah has arrived -- Visitors from far-off lands and the flight into Egypt -- Returning home from exile -- The boy Jesus at twelve years old -- What did the townsfolk see in Jesus? -- Two cousins meet -- Jesus' forty-day retreat to prepare for his mission -- Jesus first disciples, Passover, and the journey back to Galilee -- Jesus' call to his disciples; the wedding feast at Cana -- The new disciples -- Jesus expands his ministry in Galilee -- Jesus expands on His teaching -- Jesus is met by another large crowd -- Jesus in Jerusalem, and the cure at the pool at Bethzatha -- Jesus sees into the human soul -- The parables look far into the future -- The signs, miracles, approval from Yahweh -- Jesus' journey to Judea -- Jesus' quick return to Galilee -- The death of John the Baptizer -- Jesus' mission beyond the Jordan -- "If you eat this food you will live forever" -- Jesus wanders into pagan country -- Back again in pagan country -- Jesus tours other Galilean towns; a secret trip to Jerusalem -- Dramatic happenings in Jerusalem -- "I am the light of the world" -- A whole new chapter in Jesus' mission -- Jesus tours the Judean villages -- Jesus is again confronted by the Pharisees -- I have come to set fire upon the earth -- Jesus returns to the region of Perea -- Jesus talks to his disciples -- On the way to Jerusalem -- Jesus enters Jericho -- The death and raising of Lazarus -- Jesus' last ministry in Jerusalem -- The beginning of the end -- Jesus' struggle to accept His father's will -- The trial -- The way of the cross -- The resurrection of Jesus -- I will not leave you orphans, I will send the Holy Spirit -- Who is this man Jesus whom you preach? |
| Summary |
Drawing on scriptural studies, presents a non-doctrinal assessment of Jesus's message and teachings, sharing personal anecdotes, Biblical tales, and fan stories from around the world to explain the development of key beliefs and mysteries. |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Biography.
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| Added Title |
New understanding of God's son |
| ISBN |
9780385528153: $23.00 |
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0385528159: $23.00 |
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