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He arrives unknown in a Lower Galilee hamlet, observed by peasants who understand the fine line between poverty and destitution. Though he appears like a beggar, his demeanor is different—his eyes lack the expected cringe, his voice the usual whine, and his walk the typical shuffle. He speaks of God's rule, capturing their curiosity. They are familiar with power, but only through the lens of tax, debt, malnutrition, and oppression. They wonder what this kingdom of God can offer to their suffering—lame children, blind parents, and tormented souls among the graves. This work reveals the true Jesus—his identity, actions, and words—stripped of later additions. The Jesus depicted is a savvy Jewish Mediterranean peasant and radical social revolutionary, envisioning economic, political, and religious equality, along with a program to achieve it. Traditionally, scholars have claimed that little is known about the historical Jesus, but Crossan challenges this notion. He argues that Jesus is one of the best-documented figures in ancient history, despite the complexity of sources. His methodology integrates social anthropology, Greco-Roman history, and literary analysis, creating a vivid portrayal of Jesus. This synthesis offers the most definitive account of the historical Jesus to date.

In this national bestseller, John Dominic Crossan, the world's leading expert on the historical Jesus, reveals how Christianity emerged in the period following Jesus' death. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Crossan shines new light on the theological and cultural contexts from which the Christian church arose. He argues powerfully that Christianity would have happened with or without Paul and contends that Jesus' "resurrection" meant something vastly different for his early followers than it does for many traditional Christians today--what mattered was Christina origins finally illuminates the mysterious period that set Western religious history in its decisive course.

Presents archaeological evidence and historical analysis to answer questions about Paul and the early Christians, contending that Paul worked for justice and equality against the oppressive power of the Roman Empire.

The premier historical Jesus scholar joins a brilliant archaeologist to illuminate the life and teaching of Jesus against the background of his world. There have been phenomenal advances in the historical understanding of Jesus and his world and times, but also huge, lesser known advances in first–century Palestine archaeology that explain a great deal about Jesus, his followers, and his teachings. This is the first book that combines the two and it does it in a fresh, accessible way that will interest both biblical scholars and students and also the thousands of lay readers of Biblical Archaeology Review (150,000+ circulation), National Geographic, and other archaeology and ancient history books and magazines. Each chapter of the book focuses on a major modern archaeological or textual discovery and shows how that discovery opens a window onto a major feature of Jesus's life and teachings.

This book covers the aphorism of Jesus by explaining aphoristic genre, core, saying, compound, cluster, conclusion, dialogue, story, and model.

The memoir chronicles John Dominic Crossan's transformative journey from his Irish upbringing to becoming a leading biblical scholar. With humor and honesty, he reflects on his evolution from traditional Catholicism to a more nuanced faith, influenced by his diverse experiences across Ireland, America, Rome, and Israel. Crossan shares the challenges and joys of his life, including his transition from a monk to a married man, shaping his insights into God, Jesus, and the essence of Christianity.

Jesús es una destilación magistral del trabajo de toda la vida de Crossan sobre los evangelios y Jesús. Es el relato controvertido y de gran éxito sobre lo que sabemos de la vida de Jesús. Este libro se considera una biografía revolucionaria.

Der Tod Jesu ist eine der am heißesten diskutierten Fragen im Christentum heute. John Dominic Crossan zeigt in seinem umstrittenen Buch, dass das traditionelle Verständnis der Evangelien als historische Tatsache nicht nur falsch, sondern auch gefährlich ist. Er belegt eindeutig, dass die römische Regierung Jesus als sozialen Agitator verurteilt und hingerichtet hat. Crossan geht auch offen auf zentrale theologische Fragen ein, wie "Ist unser Glaube vergeblich, wenn es keine leibliche Auferstehung gab?" Letztendlich zeigt Crossans radikale Neubewertung, dass der Glaube, die Juden hätten Jesus getötet, ein früher christlicher Mythos ist, der aus dem authentischen christlichen Glauben beseitigt werden muss.