Description: In this book, Paul Barnett assesses the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus; the truthfulness of the Gospel accounts; and the plausibility of the historical case that can be made for the rise of Christianity as a result of Jesus' ministry. He writes as a faithful theologian, taking readers...
Description: In this book, Paul Barnett assesses the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus; the truthfulness of the Gospel accounts; and the plausibility of the historical case that can be made for the rise of Christianity as a result of Jesus' ministry. He writes as a faithful theologian, taking readers through the Gospels and exploring their testimony to the extraordinary person of Jesus Christ. This book also explores the personal implications, comforts, and challenges of the story of Jesus as it unfolds.
Key benefits: Contains discussion questions for each chapter to further develop readers' understanding about Jesus from the Gospels.
About the author: A former Anglican Bishop of North Sydney (1990-2001), Paul Barnett is a Fellow in Ancient History at Macquarie University, Teaching Fellow at Regent College, Vancouver, and Emeritus Faculty member at Moore College, Sydney. Paul is a prominent historical writer on the rise of Christianity and the historical Jesus.
Table of contents: Foreword Preface 1. Not in doubt 2. A word for Jesus 3. Gospel 4. True story 5. The miracles of Jesus 6. Heaven comes down to Earth 7. Jesus in the Qur'an 8. Jesus' love for disciples 9. Jesus' love for the lost 10. The wise judgements of Jesus 11. The absolute demands of Jesus 12. The resurrection of Jesus 13. The sure blessings of David 14. Jesus, the Man from Heaven 15. Transcendence and transformation Endnotes
Dimensions: 145 mm (W) x 210 mm (H) No. of Pages: 134
Description: In this book, Paul Barnett assesses the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus; the truthfulness of the Gospel accounts; and the plausibility of the historical case that can be made for the rise of Christianity as a result of Jesus' ministry. He writes as a faithful theologian, taking readers...
Description: In this book, Paul Barnett assesses the historical evidence for the existence of Jesus; the truthfulness of the Gospel accounts; and the plausibility of the historical case that can be made for the rise of Christianity as a result of Jesus' ministry. He writes as a faithful theologian, taking readers through the Gospels and exploring their testimony to the extraordinary person of Jesus Christ. This book also explores the personal implications, comforts, and challenges of the story of Jesus as it unfolds.
Key benefits: Contains discussion questions for each chapter to further develop readers' understanding about Jesus from the Gospels.
About the author: A former Anglican Bishop of North Sydney (1990-2001), Paul Barnett is a Fellow in Ancient History at Macquarie University, Teaching Fellow at Regent College, Vancouver, and Emeritus Faculty member at Moore College, Sydney. Paul is a prominent historical writer on the rise of Christianity and the historical Jesus.
Table of contents: Foreword Preface 1. Not in doubt 2. A word for Jesus 3. Gospel 4. True story 5. The miracles of Jesus 6. Heaven comes down to Earth 7. Jesus in the Qur'an 8. Jesus' love for disciples 9. Jesus' love for the lost 10. The wise judgements of Jesus 11. The absolute demands of Jesus 12. The resurrection of Jesus 13. The sure blessings of David 14. Jesus, the Man from Heaven 15. Transcendence and transformation Endnotes
Dimensions: 145 mm (W) x 210 mm (H) No. of Pages: 134
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