The Changing Faces of Jesus (Paperback)

Geza Vermes

ISBN 10: 0142196029 / ISBN 13: 9780142196021

Published by Penguin Putnam Inc, 2002

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Paperback. Who was the real Jesus? How was this Palestinian charismatic transformed by later generations into the heavenly savior who is the focus of the Christian Church? Did Jesus's own teachings lead to his divine characterization? Or did the church-centered needs of gentile Christianity hide his true face, obscuring the religion he preached and practiced? With unique authority, sensitivity, and insight, renowned scholar Geza Vermes explores these difficult questions by examining the New Testament writings, placing them in the context of the Jewish civilization of the first century. Starting with the elevated, divine figure of Christ presented in the most recent Gospel, the Gospel of John, Vermes travels back through earlier accounts of Jesus's life to reveal the true historical figure. A world-renowned scholar explores the New Testament writings about Jesus that have defined two millennia of Christian belief, worship and speculation. Vermes takes readers on a fascinating journey through the New Testament to reveal the true historical figure of Jesus hidden beneath the oldest Gospels. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Changing Faces of Jesus (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0142196029
• ISBN 13: 9780142196021
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Who was the real Jesus? How was this Palestinian charismatic transformed by later generations into the heavenly savior who is the focus of the Christian Church? Did Jesus's own teachings lead to his divine characterization? Or did the church-centered needs of gentile Christianity hide his true face, obscuring the religion he preached and practiced? With unique authority, sensitivity, and insight, renowned scholar Geza Vermes explores these difficult questions by examining the New Testament writings, placing them in the context of the Jewish civilization of the first century. Starting with the elevated, divine figure of Christ presented in the most recent Gospel, the Gospel of John, Vermes travels back through earlier accounts of Jesus's life to reveal the true historical figure.

About the Author

Geza Vermes’s pioneering work on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the historical Jesus led to his appointment as the first professor of Jewish studies at Oxford University, where he is now professor emeritus. He is the author of several books, including The Authentic Gospel of Jesus.