Author: Geza Vermes Year: 1972 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Religion, Christianity, History, Non Fiction
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ISBNs: 9780800614430 0800614437 |
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This now classic book is a significant corrective to several recent developments in the study of the historical Jesus. In contrast to depictions of Jesus as a wandering Cynic teacher, Geza Vermes offers a portrait based on evidence of charismatic activity in first-century Galilee. Vermes shows how the major New Testament titles of Jesus-prophet, Lord, Messiah, son of man, Son of God-can be understood in this historical context. The result is a description of Jesus that retains its power and its credibility.
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