'Jesus, a small-town Jewish teacher executed by Roman officials as a troublemaker, continues after two thousand years to vex our consciences, inspire actions of grace and mercy, and elude our categories. The diverse essays in this volume grapple thoughtfully with the perennial questions of who he was, how he has reshaped history, and why we can't seem to stop thinking about him. No serious reader will come away from this book without being challenged and stirred to fresh reflection.'
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Richard B. Hays, Professor Emeritus of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University'
Revolutionary shows that traditional interpretations of Jesus' significance remain credible. But no particular view is forced upon us. Another merit of this stimulating collection is the wealth of perspectives - revisionist, Islamic, secular - on view for readers to assess in an open spirit. A rich and compelling kaleidoscope.' ―
Rupert Shortt, Religion Editor of the Times Literary Supplement'Leading intellectuals comment on Jesus Christ as the single most important figure in Western history. . . I highly recommend it.' ―
Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, Professor of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School
A team of leading public intellectuals addresses the questions of who Jesus was, how he changed the world, and what he stands for 20 centuries later.
From the Back Cover
'Two thousand and twenty years after the birth of Christ, we remain the children of the Christian revolution: the most disruptive, the most influential and the most enduring revolution in history.'
Tom Holland
Writers and historians often observe that nobody has had a greater impact on the world than Jesus Christ. It is also often said that Jesus was a 'revolutionary', and numerous books have appeared in recent years claiming just that - from the wild and sensational to the serious and respectable. But if Jesus was indeed a revolutionary, then in what sense, to what end and with what results?
Drawing on a wide range of expertise, and representing a diversity of viewpoints, this sparkling collection of essays assesses the significance of Jesus' life and teaching, and the claims that continue to be made about him, twenty centuries later.
Tom Holland is a best-selling historian, writer and broadcaster. His recent books include Dominion: The making of the Western mind (Little, Brown 2019), Dynasty: The rise and fall of the House of Caesar (Little, Brown 2015) and In the Shadow of the Sword: Global empire and the rise of a new religion (Little, Brown 2012).
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About the Author
Tom Holland is a bestselling author and broadcaster. His recent publications include Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind (Little,Brown 2019), Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar (Little, Brown 2015) and In the Shadow of the Sword: Global Empire and the Rise of a New Religion (Little, Brown 2012).
