Géza Vermes était un érudit et écrivain juif hongrois dont l'œuvre explorait principalement l'histoire religieuse, avec un accent particulier sur les histoires entrelacées du judaïsme et du christianisme.
The book offers an insightful exploration of Geza Vermes' remarkable life, highlighting his expertise on the Dead Sea Scrolls and his influential work, Jesus the Jew. It delves into his unique perspective on Jewish-Christian relations, emphasizing his commitment to an honest pursuit of truth. Vermes' colorful and eventful experiences as a scholar provide a rich backdrop for understanding his contributions to religious studies and interfaith dialogue.
The book concludes a trilogy by emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus' Jewish background as a foundational step in reconstructing his life and teachings. It presents a careful and impartial analysis, aiming to shed light on the cultural and historical context that shaped Jesus' identity and message. This exploration seeks to deepen the reader's comprehension of Jesus within his own cultural milieu, offering insights that are crucial for a more nuanced understanding of his impact.
Targeted towards college, university, and seminary students, as well as biblical scholars and clergy, this book offers in-depth insights into theological concepts and biblical texts. It serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding complex themes and encourages critical thinking about faith and scripture. The content is designed to enhance academic study and practical application in ministry contexts, making it a valuable tool for both personal growth and scholarly research.
Tells the story of early Christianity and the origins of a religion. This title illuminates the origins of faith and traces the evolution of the figure of Jesus from the man he was. It pulls apart myths and misunderstandings to focus on the true figure of Jesus, and the birth of one of the world's major religions.
Meticulously researched and well-documented, this book offers a significant advancement in New Testament studies, compelling scholars to engage with its findings. It aims to uncover the historical realities behind the gospel records, making it an essential read for those interested in biblical history. Its impact is described as epoch-making, indicating its profound influence on the field and the necessity for both agreement and debate among scholars.
This revised edition offers an in-depth analysis of essential existing texts, enhancing the original work's insights. The thorough updates provide readers with a clearer understanding of the material, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
Examines the circumstances surrounding the miraculous birth of Jesus, from the prophetic star to Herod's murderous decree; looks afresh at the arrest, trial and execution of this Jewish charismatic; and, finally analyses Jesus' crucifixion and the subsequent sightings of him by his disciples.
During his life Jesus did not view himself as divine, nor did his disciples. This title intends to reveal the true, historical figure of Jesus hidden beneath the Gospels. schovat popis
The story of Christ�s crucifixion and subsequent resurrection is the rock of faith on which Christianity is founded. But on what evidence is the most miraculous phenomenon in religious history based? World-famous Biblical scholar Geza Vermes has studied all the evidence that still remains, over two thousand years after Jesus Christ was reported to have risen from the dead. Examining the Jewish Bible, the New Testament and other accounts left to us, as well as contemporary attitudes to the afterlife, he takes us through each episode with a historian�s focus: the crucifixion, the treatment of the body, the statements of the women who found the empty tomb, and the visions of Christ by his disciples. Unravelling the true meaning conveyed in the Gospels, the Acts and St Paul, Vermes shines new light on the developing faith in the risen Christ among the first followers of Jesus.
Who was the real Jesus? What was the original message of the charismatic Jewish healer and moralist who changed the world? In this title, the author examines every saying attributed to Jesus and return to the true teachings of the man behind the messiah.