Jesus

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Drawing on examples from literature, art, and popular culture, aswell as theology, this engaging book reveals the importance of thequestion, "whose was he?" in fully understanding the life andlegacy of Jesus. * A concise, accessible and engaging exploration of Jesus's lifeand enduring influence * Charts the changing global status and influence of Jesus, aGalilean Jew born when the ancient Roman Empire ruled theMediterranean world, and how he has come to be honored as theChrist and recognized by billions of people around the world * Traces the reception history of Jesus and his story over thepast two millennia, through art, literature, and culture, as wellas theology * Draws on a fascinating range of materials - from ancient texts,creeds, and theological treatises, to the visual and dramatic arts,including books like The DaVinci Code and films such asThe Passion of the Christ

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W. Barnes Tatum

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"The author draws on a range of materials, including ancient texts,creeds, theological treatises, and sources from the visual anddramatic arts, such as The Da Vinci Code and The Passion ofChrist." (Journal of Contemporary Religion, January2011) "A topically arranged, select bibliography, chapter endnotes, anda single subject/proper name index enhance this introductory text'sclassroom usefulness." (CHOICE, January 2010)"A remarkable book. Tatum has taken on the daunting task of sailingthe Christological currents from the backwaters of first centuryNazareth to the cultural tsunamis of twenty-first centuryglobalization. He adroitly navigates vast and ever-shiftingintellectual coastlines, the tumultuous rocks of history and theundertow of politics, while never losing sight of the fundamentalreasons for embarking on this hazardous venture." --Arthur J. Dewey, Xavier University "Written in deft and crystalline prose, this is a well-informed,instructive, and insight-filled book for anyone interested in thereception history following Jesus." --Darren J. N. Middleton, Texas Christian University
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