Jesus at 2000

Borg, Marcus J. (editor)

ISBN 10: 0813332524 / ISBN 13: 9780813332529

Published by Westview Pr, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A., 1997

About this Item

Minor edge and corner wear to the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, gently shelf worn, corners are very lightly rubbed, some highlighting throughout the book, overall a very nice signed first edition! Inscribed and dated by the author on the ffep! Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 177 historical pages! "On February 9 and 10, 1996, six internationally known Jesus scholars participated in the first national symposium to commemorate the 2,000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Talking about the historical, religious, and cultural significance of Jesus, these scholars drew mass media attention and inspired a phenomenally successful follow-up discussion group on the Internet. Jesus at 2000 makes the symposium available to those seeking an introduction to the controversial historical study of Jesus and Christian origins and to those wishing to examine the intricacies of this New Testament scholarship more carefully." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jesus at 2000
• Publisher: Westview Pr, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813332524
• ISBN 13: 9780813332529
• Binding: Tan Cloth
• Edition: First Edition / Second Printing.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Editor
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christian

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Synopsis

On February 9-10, 1996, six internationally known Jesus scholars participated in the first national symposium to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Jesus. Talking about the historical, religious, and cultural significance of Jesus, these scholars drew mass media attention and inspired a phenomenally successful follow-up discussion group on the Internet. Jesus at 2000 makes the symposium available to those seeking an introduction to the controversial historical study of Jesus and Christian origins and to those wishing to examine the intricacies of this New Testament scholarship more carefully.In addition to the papers presented by Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Alan F. Segal, Harvey Cox, Karen Jo Torjesen, and Huston Smith, this book includes questions from the symposium as well as a concluding chapter that introduces the historical study of Jesus and Christian origins to the newly curious. Readers will appreciate the wide range of perspectives offered, from historical Jesus scholarship to Jewish studies, early Christian history, world religions, and religion and culture. Written for a general audience, the book will be useful in both academic and church settings for those wanting to know what the academy is saying about Jesus.

About the Author

Marcus J. Borg is Hundere Distinguished Professor of Religion and Culture in the Philosophy Department at Oregon State University. He is the author of seven books, including the best-selling Jesus: A New Vision (1987) and Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time (1994).