Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 182
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN# : 9780830826032
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Description : At the heart of the Christian faith stands a man, Jesus of Nazareth.
Few people seriously question whether Jesus existed in history. But many, influenced by the more skeptical scholars, doubt that the Christ of orthodox Christianity is the same as the Jesus of history.
In this important book, historian Paul W. Barnett lays these doubts to rest. He uncovers the methodological weaknesses present in some forms of critical scholarship, demonstrating a failure to account for important early evidence about Jesus. Once the evidence is properly marshalled, a picture of Jesus emerges that fits well with orthodox belief in him.
Tackles the doubts raised by some scholars about the historical Jesus
Uncovers methodological weaknesses of some critical scholarship
Accounts for all the evidence
Offers a nuanced, balanced discussion
Shows that the Jesus of history and the Christ of Christianity are one and the same
Scholarly and accessible!
Highlights the nature and status of biblical theology, including its relationship to other disciplines
Written by a well-respected historian and biblical scholar
Includes notes interacting with the best of recent research and significant literature
Volume text is uncluttered with too much specialist jargon
Written from a framework of confessional evangelicalism (while also engaging other relevant viewpoints)