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A.N. Wilson tackles the elusive historicity of Jesus of Nazareth, blending scholarly research with accessible narrative. He explains how to sift through gospel accounts for eyewitness details, incorporates archaeological findings such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, and reflects on contemporary New Testament scholarship to illuminate the religious and political climate of Israel that shaped Jesus’ life and teachings. Wilson then threads these strands into a compelling storyline that culminates in the crucifixion, while deliberately avoiding endorsement of any particular creed. The result is an informed portrait of the man whose teachings have profoundly influenced Western civilization.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: A. N. Wilson
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