Overview
Why Jesus's historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians. Two thousand years after his birth and death, Jesus of Nazareth continues to be of vital interest. Yet much of the scholarship around Jesus focuses on his religious significance. Jesus for Everyone examines his most famous teachings from a fresh perspective, exploring how they have continued to shape ethics and civilization in the West for two millennia. Even for those who reject faith, Jesus's life and his philosophy are important to study, writes renowned biblical scholar and author Amy-Jill Levine, because of the insights they hold for us today. Poring through scripture, analyzing what historical scholarship has revealed about Jesus's views on a number of subjects--including women--reveals surprising messages sure to be fascinating to all readers. Placing Jesus of Nazareth within his historical context, Levine brings him vividly into focus and invites everyone from faithful Christians, agnostics, and the most committed nonbelievers to appreciate his lasting impact on the modern world.
Full Product Details
Author: Amy-Jill Levine ,
Nan McNamara
Publisher: HarperCollins
Imprint: HarperCollins
Dimensions:
Width: 13.40cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 17.00cm
Weight: 0.068kg
ISBN: 9781094026510
ISBN 10: 1094026514
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Those who view parables as easy nuggets of feel-good sentiment need to think again. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Those who view parables as easy nuggets of feel-good sentiment need to think again. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Short Stories by Jesus
Those who view parables as easy nuggets of feel-good sentiment need to think again. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Short Stories by Jesus
Author Information
Amy-Jill Levine is university professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies and the Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School and Department of Jewish Studies. She has also taught at Swarthmore College, Cambridge University, and the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. She is the author of many books, including The Misunderstood Jew and Short Stories by Jesus, and she is the co-editor of the Jewish Annotated New Testament. Nan McNamara has performed on stage, television, film, and behind the microphone in voice-overs for over twenty years. Her passion is to tell good stories--no matter what the medium. Originally from St. Paul, Nan received a BA cum laude in theater.
