The Message and Ministry of Jesus

An Introductory Textbook

• Author(s): David A. Fiensy,
• Publisher: University Press of America
• Pages: 336
• ISBN_10: 0761805052
  ISBN_13: 9780761805052
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Religion / Biblical Studies / General , Religion / Biblical Studies / New Testament / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts , Religion / Christian Theology / General ,

Description:... This book presents an introduction to the ministry and message of Jesus by combining topical and chronological approaches. Topics discussed include: highlights of the words and teachings of Jesus and the main events of his ministry; background information on Judaism to aid in understanding the context of Jesus' words and actions; main issues and debates in the research of the historical Jesus; the most important ancient documents that help in understanding the Gospels (the Dead Sea Scrolls, Nag Hammadi Scrolls, Talmud, and Josephus).