If tabloid newspapers had existed during
the first century, Jesus would have
featured constantly in the headlines.
His name was unequivocally linked with
scandal of one kind or another. Details
of these were recorded by both his
friends and his enemies - historical
records that are invaluable to us today.
They provide insights into Jesus' life
and teaching that have been obscured by
the centuries and tell us what his
contemporaries really thought. It
examines issues including Jesus'
parentage and accusations of his alcohol
abuse and fraudulent miracles; the
dubious status of his followers - poorly
educated, ex-prostitutes and the
certifiably mad; his anti-religious
teaching on temple practices, eternal
torment, easy divorces and judgement in
this life; and his thoughts of suicide,
shameful execution and impossible
resurrection. Faithful to the biblical
text, this carefully researched book can
be read as a whole or as stand-alone
chapters and provide excellent material
for house groups and as discussion
starters.
the first century, Jesus would have
featured constantly in the headlines.
His name was unequivocally linked with
scandal of one kind or another. Details
of these were recorded by both his
friends and his enemies - historical
records that are invaluable to us today.
They provide insights into Jesus' life
and teaching that have been obscured by
the centuries and tell us what his
contemporaries really thought. It
examines issues including Jesus'
parentage and accusations of his alcohol
abuse and fraudulent miracles; the
dubious status of his followers - poorly
educated, ex-prostitutes and the
certifiably mad; his anti-religious
teaching on temple practices, eternal
torment, easy divorces and judgement in
this life; and his thoughts of suicide,
shameful execution and impossible
resurrection. Faithful to the biblical
text, this carefully researched book can
be read as a whole or as stand-alone
chapters and provide excellent material
for house groups and as discussion
starters.
