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Who is Jesus? : linking the historical Jesus with the Christ of faith Cover Image

Who is Jesus? : linking the historical Jesus with the Christ of faith / Darrell L. Bock.

Bock, Darrell L. (Author).

Summary:

"Is Jesus who he said he was? Some say he was just a man; others claim he was the Son of God. Historian Darrell Boc tests the authenticity of Jesus' claims against the rules of history to find out if he truly is the Christ of Faith."--P. [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781439190685
ISBN: 1439190682
Physical Description: x, 238 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Edition: 1st Howard Books trade pbk. ed.
Publisher: New York : Howard Books, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-238).

Formatted Contents Note:

The rules : getting ready to play -- John the Baptist : washings, a prophet, and Jesus -- The choosing of the Twelve : the authority to restore -- Jesus' associations with tax collectors and sinners : the scandal of Jesus' relationships and table fellowship -- Jesus and the Sabbath : authority and the sacred calendar -- Jesus and exorcism : authority, the Kingdom of God, and cosmic forces -- Peter's declaration at Caesarea Philippi : a cautious word about messianic hope -- Jesus' atriumphal entry : a different kind of king -- Jesus' Temple act : authority and sacred space -- The Last Supper : sacred liturgy and authority -- The examination by the Jewish leadership : sacred presence and authority -- The examination by Pilate and crucifixion : death for sedition -- The women discover an empty tomb : fabrication, metaphor, or something more? -- Who is Jesus by the rules? : pointing to the rule that matters.