Recovering Jesus
The Witness of the New Testament
Thomas R. Yoder Neufeld(Author)
SPCK Publishing
Published on 23. November 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-281-05972-0 (ISBN)
Description
Who was the real Jesus, and why does he matter? In "Recovering Jesus: The Witness of the New Testament", respected New Testament scholar Thomas Yoder Neufeld offers an accessible and thorough introduction to the life of Jesus. Yoder Neufeld starts with the Jesus revealed in the Gospels, covering his birth, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. He builds on this account by assessing recent scholarly and popular studies, including the argument that the historical Jesus is revealed in the Gnostic gospels and other non-canonical texts. The result is a useful guide into the morass of current scholarship.In a true teaching spirit, the author provides a comprehensive approach without overwhelming the introductory reader or student. He clearly explains the nuances of complex issues without oversimplification. "Recovering Jesus" is thus an invaluable text for undergraduate and seminary students, as well as a helpful resource in non-academic settings for both believers and non-believers. In the end, readers will come to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and why he matters.
Reviews / Votes
"'This highly readable book has been carefully honed through years of undergraduate teaching... Well informed and with enviable clarity, Neufeld presents the fruit of the best critical Jesus scholarship... Anyone interested in the Jesus we encounter in the New Testament will turn these pages with great interest and profit.' Graham H. Twelftree, Regent University, Virginia"More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations, map
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-281-05972-0 (9780281059720)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Thomas R. Yoder Neufeld is Associate Professor of Religious Studies (New Testament) and Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.