The Jesus Legend: A Case for the Historical Reliability of the Synoptic Jesus Tradition
Paul Rhodes Eddy, Gregory A. Boyd$36.55
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Christianity Today 2008 Book Award (Biblical Studies)
Even mature Christians have trouble defending the person and divinity of Christ. The Jesus Legend builds a convincing interdisciplinary case for the unique and plausible position of Jesus in human history. He was real and his presence on the planet has been well-documented.
The authors of the New Testament didn't plant evidence, though each writer did tell the truth from a unique perspective. This book carefully investigates the Gospel portraits of Jesus--particularly the Synoptic Gospels--assessing what is reliable history and fictional legend. The authors contend that a cumulative case for the general reliability of the Synoptic Gospels can be made and boldly challenge those who question the veracity of the Jesus found there.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 08/01/2007
ISBN: 9780801031144
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.26w x 1.00d
Award: Christianity Today Book Award - Winner
Review Citations: Library Journal 01/15/2008 pg. 107
Choice 02/01/2008 pg. 1175
Even mature Christians have trouble defending the person and divinity of Christ. The Jesus Legend builds a convincing interdisciplinary case for the unique and plausible position of Jesus in human history. He was real and his presence on the planet has been well-documented.
The authors of the New Testament didn't plant evidence, though each writer did tell the truth from a unique perspective. This book carefully investigates the Gospel portraits of Jesus--particularly the Synoptic Gospels--assessing what is reliable history and fictional legend. The authors contend that a cumulative case for the general reliability of the Synoptic Gospels can be made and boldly challenge those who question the veracity of the Jesus found there.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 08/01/2007
ISBN: 9780801031144
Pages: 480
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.26w x 1.00d
Award: Christianity Today Book Award - Winner
Review Citations: Library Journal 01/15/2008 pg. 107
Choice 02/01/2008 pg. 1175