Jesus: A Brief History Contributor(s): Tatum, W. Barnes (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405170182 ISBN-13: 9781405170185 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2009 Annotation: Drawing on examples from literature, art, and popular culture, as well as theology, this engaging book reveals the importance of the question, "whose was he?" in fully understanding the life and legacy of Jesus. A concise, accessible and engaging exploration of Jesus's life and enduring influence Charts the changing global status and influence of Jesus, a Galilean Jew born when the ancient Roman Empire ruled the Mediterranean world, and how he has come to be honored as the Christ and recognized by billions of people around the world Traces the reception history of Jesus and his story over the past two millennia, through art, literature, and culture, as well as theology Draws on a fascinating range of materials - from ancient texts, creeds, and theological treatises, to the visual and dramatic arts, including books like "The DaVinci Code" and films such as "The Passion of the Christ" Click for more in this series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Christian Theology - Christology - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts |
Dewey: 232.09 |
LCCN: 2009004426 |
Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" L (0.80 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 01/01/2010 Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2009 pg. 18 |
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Publisher Description: Drawing on examples from literature, art, and popular culture, as well as theology, this engaging book reveals the importance of the question, whose was he? in fully understanding the life and legacy of Jesus.
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