The Historical Figure of JesusMoving beyond the certainties about Jesus' historical context, principal teachings, activities, and followers, Sanders offers a fresh, enlightening approach and "provides a generally convincing picture of the real Jesus, set within the world of Palestinian Judaism" (Geza Vermes, author of The Religion of Jesus the Jew). |
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