A Spectator's Guide to Jesus: An Introduction to the Man from Nazareth - Brossura

Dickson, John

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0745953077 ISBN 13: 9780745953076

Casa editrice: Lion Pub, 2008

Riassunto

Designed for readers with little to no knowledge on the subject, this accessible and honest survey introduces the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Using only the most reliable historical sources, this study clears away the myth and reveals a man who challenged the contemporary norms of society and religion, associated with social outcasts, demanded compassion toward the needy, and subverted imperialism. Insight is also offered into Jesus’ teachings and parables in an effort to uncover their true meanings. The role and impact of Jesus in his own time, throughout history, and in today's world is also provided.

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L'autore:

John Dickson is a historian specializing in world religions, the author of If I Were God, I’d End All the Pain and If I Were God, I’d Make Myself Clearer.

Product Description:

What does the historical Jesus have to do with the Jesus of contemporary imagination? This book is neither a sceptical tirade nor an evangelistic tract. It is rather a popular-level historical introduction to the life and teaching of Jesus written for the average 'spectator' rather than the academic or religious believer. Dr Dickson takes readers through the historical data to reveal a figure who will surprise both the religious and the not-so-religious. The Jesus who emerges from the ancient sources challenges the norms of society and religion, associates with 'sinners', demands compassion toward the needy and subverts imperialism. Dickson's Jesus is neither 'left-wing' nor 'right-wing'. The Jesus of history transcended these simplistic modern categories.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Lion Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0745953077
• ISBN 13: 9780745953076
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 174