JesusRenowned historian Michael Grant analyzes the stories behind the gospels in an attempt to bring us the real Jesus: his upbringing, relationships, teachings, miracles and final days in Jerusalem. |
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User Review - gmicksmith - LibraryThingThe author looks at the gospels with an historian's eye, in search of the authentic Jesus. He seeks to separate those portions of the gospels that refer to the true career and teachings of Jesus, from ... Read full review
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User Review - davidpwithun - LibraryThingTo be completely honest, I'm not quite sure what to say about this book. I came in with no preconceptions whatsoever. I had never heard of Michael Grant at all, much less this specific book. I simply ... Read full review
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Failure in Galilee | 111 |
Fatal Challenge in Jerusalem | 134 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Jesus |
| Author | Michael Grant |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Orion, 2004 |
| ISBN | 1898799881, 9781898799887 |
| Length | 261 pages |
| Subjects | › › Biography & Autobiography / Religious Religion / Biblical Biography / General |
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