Chasing Jesus

A casual reading of the Biblical account of the life of Jesus gives the story of one life presented in a neat and orderly fashion. However, a deeper study reveals inconsistencies and chronological problems. What was historical fact and what was presumption based on tradition and dogma? The commonly accepted chronology of Jesus life was grounded in the premise that the Gospels, for the most part, recorded the same events. Any differences in the accounts was the result of the authors intended audience. Dr. Ron Charles says 'Throughout my years of research I have maintained that the Gospel records of Jesus are the unassailable truth. However the Gospels do not give exact dates. I resolved to develop a logical chronological timetable that fits within the parameters of Roman history and culture. I am still learning and I know I will have to modify my chronology so that it fits move accurately into history's timetable. I have spent the past 43 years researching and documenting the life and ministry of Jesus and will continue this quest until I die. I offer you a chronicle of Jesus life, based on both the Gospel records and a variety of extra-biblical sources that confirm the truth of the Gospels.'

DR. RON CHARLES worked as a structural engineer for 12 years and served as a senior pastor for 14 years. He is passionate about history and archaeology, particularly New Testament and Roman-era history. He fed this passion by earning an M.A. in Theology, a Ph.D. in Ancient History and a Th.D. in Historical Theology. Dr. Charles' quest for the historical Jesus has spanned over 43 years, with travels to more than 50 countries. He has taken part in archaeological investigations in five countries in search of information about the life of Jesus. Dr. Charles is co-founder of the Albania-America an Archaeological Society, and he has served on the board of directors for Pacific International University and Final Frontiers International. Until recently he also served on the Board of Governors for The International Biographical Centre of Cambridge. Cambridge has a warded him its One Thousand Great Americans designation. Today, Dr. Charles serves as a missionary to the people of the Middle East. He also conducts historical/education tours to Europe and the Middle East. For more information on these tours and for information about the author, visit the website www.cubitfoundation.org.