Beschreibung:
This book analyzes the evidence about Jesus in a broad range of sources, from ancient pagan and Jewish texts to the earliest Christian sources, including the New Testament apart from the gospel, the canonical gospels, and later Christian texts not included in the Christian canon. Each source is examined in light of the social and cultural context in which it was written. Kee concludes that although the various portrayals of Jesus differ, there is indeed a convergence of evidence about his activities and his message.
Introduction: knowing Jesus and knowing about Jesus; 1. What can we learn from sources outside the New Testament?; 2. What can we learn from early Christian writings outside the Gospels?; 3. What can we learn from the oldest Gospel source?; 4. What can we learn from our oldest Gospel?; 5. What can we learn from the other Gospels?; Conclusion; Questions for exploration; Index.