The Historical Figure of Jesus

Name: The Historical Figure of Jesus
Rating: 4 (7 reviews)

E. Sanders

Nov 1995 · Penguin UK

4.0

7 reviews

Ebook

352

Pages

Eligible

About this ebook

A biography of the historical figure of Jesus. The book studies the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, distinguishing the certain from the improbable, and assessing the historical and religious context of Christ's time. The spread of Christianity is also discussed.

Ratings and reviews

4.0

7 reviews

Craig Myers

September 22, 2015

I really liked the opening chapters of the book but it quickly becomes an opportunity to seek discrediting editorial perspectives that are far from hopeful or positive. Very sad. I would rather have had the facts vs. the commentaries

1 person found this review helpful

Michael DG

May 22, 2019

EP Sanders gave a profound historical accounts, higly recommended

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About the author

Ed Sanders was a Professor of Religion at Duke University until 2005. His other works include Paul and Jesus and Judaism.

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