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    Jesus: A very brief history

    By Helen K. Bond

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    Part One: The History (What do we know?)
    This brief historical introduction to Jesus assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the context of his life and teaching, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received.

    Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?)
    This second part surveys the intellectual and cultural ‘afterlife’ of Jesus, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future?

    The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back.

    Contents:

    Part 1: Jesus of Nazareth
    Did Jesus Exist?
    The Political Context: Dreams, Prophets and Messiahs
    Jesus’ Message
    Jesus as Miracle Worker – Healings and Exorcisms
    Friends, Family – and a Wife?
    Jerusalem, Betrayal and Execution

    Part 2: Jesus’ Legacy
    Resurrection - and the Earliest Portrayals of Jesus
    Jesus the God and the Centre of Time
    Jesus in the Middle Ages: Art, Relics and Passion Plays
    Jesus in Contemporary Religion
    Jesus Today

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSPCK
    Release dateApr 20, 2017
    ISBN9780281076000
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    Jesus: A very brief history
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    Helen K. Bond

    Part One: The History (What do we know?) This brief historical introduction to Jesus assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the context of his life and teaching, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received. Part Two: The Legacy (Why does it matter?) This second part surveys the intellectual and cultural ‘afterlife’ of Jesus, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future? The book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back. Contents: Part 1: Jesus of Nazareth Did Jesus Exist? The Political Context: Dreams, Prophets and Messiahs Jesus’ Message Jesus as Miracle Worker – Healings and Exorcisms Friends, Family – and a Wife? Jerusalem, Betrayal and Execution Part 2: Jesus’ Legacy Resurrection - and the Earliest Portrayals of Jesus Jesus the God and the Centre of Time Jesus in the Middle Ages: Art, Relics and Passion Plays Jesus in Contemporary Religion Jesus Today Glossary

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