Whose Historical Jesus?

The figure of Jesus has fascinated Western civilization for centuries. As the year 2000 approaches, eliciting connections with Jesus' birth and return, excitement grows - as does the number of studies about Jesus. Cutting through this mass of material, Whose Historical Jesus? provides a collection of penetrating, jargon-free, intelligently organized essays that convey well both the centrality and the complexity of deciphering the historical Jesus.

Contributors include such eminent scholars as John Dominic Crossan, Burton L. Mack, Seán Freyne and Peter Richardson. Essays range from traditional to modern and postmodern and address both recent and enduring concerns. Introductions and reflections augment these lucid essays, provide context and help the reader focus on the issues at stake. Whose Historical Jesus? will be of interest to all who wish to understand the current controversies and historical debates, who want insightful critiques of those views or who would like guidance on the direction of future studies.

Author: William E. Arnal
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Published: 05/16/1997
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780889202955

About the Author

William E. Arnal is an assistant professor in the Department of Religion and Classics at New York University.
Michel Desjardins is Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University.