This thoroughly revised edition of the best-selling textbook provides an in-depth survey of current historical Jesus studies. Beginning with a brief discussion of early Jesus-quest research and methodologies, Mark Allan Powell develops insightful overviews of some of the most in…
John Meier's previous volumes in the acclaimed series A Marginal Jew are founded upon the notion that while solid historical information about Jesus is quite limited, people of different faiths can nevertheless arrive at a consensus on fundamental historical facts of his life. I…
In 'Resurrecting Jesus' the author focuses on the historical Jesus and concludes that Jesus was an apocalyptic prophet. Allison also offers a significant reading of the ways that Jesus used the Torah traditions of Judaism as the centrepiece of his teachings.
Jesus remains a popular figure in contemporary cultureand Allison remains one of our best interpreters. He speaks around the country in avariety of venues on matters related to the study of the Historical Jesus. In his new book, he focuses on the historical Jesus and eschatology…
