Jesus: A Short Life
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (933 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0745952801 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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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.
Closing chapters also address the impact of Jesus’ teaching and life on Christianity today. The mists of speculation and fantasy surrounding each of the topics addressedwhich include the historicity of the New Testament; Jesus' birth and family; and his teachings, miracles, death, resurrection, and subsequent appearancesare cleared away, revealing the founder of Christianity in sharp focus. Beautifully illustrated with some of the best loved images of Christ, this is a reliable and readable biography.. Rooted in scholarship and the Gospels, this straightforward account of Jesus draws upon reliable sources and dispels conspiracy theories as well as unfounded evidence to reveal the true man
-- Carole Burrows The Good Bookstall . John Dickson tackles the old challenge of 'Did Jesus really exist?' in a clear, lively and very readable manner, using the latest thoughts and evidence
pretty and pretty good John Dickson is a well credentialled historian who has written a number of books on Jesus and history. This one summarises what historians believe we can know about Jesus in a glossy, colour book complete with photographs. It explains the life and teachings of Jesus in terms that may be surprising to some but are always enlightening. As usual, Dickson is a fair-minded and trustworthy guide who makes his christian faith . VEL – The Contemporary Heretic said Review by an Unconvinced and Sceptical Atheist. My edition of the book is entitled "Jesus: A short Life - The Historical Evidence". However, the first edition of the book, published in "Review by an Unconvinced and Sceptical Atheist" according to VEL – The Contemporary Heretic. My edition of the book is entitled "Jesus: A short Life - The Historical Evidence". However, the first edition of the book, published in 2008, seemed to omit part of the subtitle referring to "the Historical Evidence". This is fitting, because the author himself often omits to include much historical evidence supporting the biographical details he presents.Instead, Dickson relies heavily on what is referred to as the 'A. 008, seemed to omit part of the subtitle referring to "the Historical Evidence". This is fitting, because the author himself often omits to include much historical evidence supporting the biographical details he presents.Instead, Dickson relies heavily on what is referred to as the 'A. RosaandEnzo said Brilliant. Read this book!This book certainly strengthened my belief.Well written, not preachy at all. Just the facts presented in an easy to read format.